Reflexive verbs in Russian are special because they show actions that people do to themselves. One important verb is "волноваться," which means "to worry." Understanding when to use this verb can help you express your feelings better in Russian.

When to Use "волноваться"

1. Worrying About Yourself: You can use "волноваться" when you’re worried about things happening to you.

   • Example: Я волнуюсь о своих экзаменах. (I’m worried about my exams.)

2. Worrying About Family and Friends: It’s normal to worry about the people you care about.

   • Example: Она волнуется за своего ребенка. (She worries about her child.)

3. Worrying About the Future: Use "волноваться" when you feel anxious about something that hasn't happened yet.

   • Example: Мы волнуемся о предстоящей поездке. (We are worried about the upcoming trip.)

4. Worrying in Social Situations: You can also use this verb when you feel nervous around other people.

   • Example: Он волнуется перед первой встречей. (He worries before the first meeting.)

How to Conjugate "волноваться"

Here’s how to change the verb "волноваться" based on who is doing the worrying:

• Я волнуюсь (I worry)
• Ты волнуешься (You worry, informal)
• Он/Она волнуется (He/She worries)
• Мы волнуемся (We worry)
• Вы волнуетесь (You worry, formal/plural)
• Они волнуются (They worry)

In short, "волноваться" describes different situations where you feel worried. It can be about yourself, your loved ones, things that are coming up, or being social. This helps you share your feelings clearly in Russian.