nerve in German

nerve in German

What does "nerve" mean?

1. noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
   "The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve."
2. noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
   "It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting."
3. noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
   "His nerves were shot before the final exam."
4. verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
   "He nerved himself for the difficult conversation ahead."

nerve in a sentence

• The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve.
• It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.
• She finally found the nerve to ask for a raise.
• His nerves were shot before the final exam.

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