ansia
anxiety
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈan.sja/
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Cultural Note
In modern Italian slang, especially among younger generations, 'ansia' is used colloquially as an exclamation: 'Che ansia!' (How stressful!). An overly anxious person may be called 'ansioso' or 'ansiogeno' (anxiety-inducing).
📝 Example Sentences
L'ansia per l'esame mi toglie il sonno.
Anxiety about the exam keeps me from sleeping.
Soffre di ansia cronica.
She suffers from chronic anxiety.
Stare in ansia per qualcuno è naturale.
Being anxious about someone is natural.