This is the 10671st most frequent Russian word.
волновался
"Was worried" or "was nervous."
In this sentence, 'волновался' represents the state of being nervous or anxious about an anticipated event.
Он волновался перед важной встречей.
He was nervous before an important meeting.
Here, 'волновалась' is used to express concern or worry about someone else's well-being.
Она волновалась за здоровье своего друга.
She worried about her friend's health.
'Волновались' in this instance conveys a feeling of anxiety regarding being late for an impending event.