nervous about / nervous about

[jaybel]

Hi,
Could you tell me which of the two sentences is correct?

1) I am really nervous about the test tomorrow.
2) I am really nervous of the test tomorrow.

Is is "nervous of " or "nervous about" ?
You can be "nervous about something" and also " nervous of something".

In the excersise key they have said "nervous about the test tommorow".

An explanation will be very welcome.
Thanks

[maedko]

the first one is correct (I am really nervous about the test tomorrow.)

i live in the usa, and nobody that i know of would ever say they are nervous "of" something.

ya, english can be very confusing sometimes, and i didn't realize how hard it is to learn until i started learning german.

[LoneStar]

no I actually wouldn't say that either...

hm I'd rather say: "Man dude, this exam tomorrow drives me nuts"

no just kiddin guys

hey @ meadko

congratulations for trying to learn german dude, I know who hard that is for americans...

see ya
dave

[Baschtel]

I remember the rule of thumb(, though it's my rule ):
If you want to express feelings concerning something, use preposition "about" mostly. At least when I was doubtful, I had been employed that preposition and the teacher approves it.
However bear in mind, every adjective(, when it's fit for this use) has its own manner.

Well, both variants are right. I believe, the second type is rather used in interpersonal contact.

[chriss]

the first one is correct (I am really nervous about the test tomorrow.)

i live in the usa, and nobody that i know of would ever say they are nervous "of" something.

ya, english can be very confusing sometimes, and i didn't realize how hard it is to learn until i started learning german.

to learn german is really hard, to understand it is harder
you could speak german very well but you wouldn't understand some people in vienna.