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ärgern

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annoy
hassle
be annoyed
be angry
get upset
irritate
tease
get angry
get worked up
upset someone
annoy someone
agitate someone
excite
agitate
get excited
bother
anger
upset

Definition of "ärgern" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "ärgern" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Sich (reflexiv) in einen Zustand des Unmuts, der Wut oder des Verdrusses versetzen, oft aufgrund einer Person, einer Situation oder eines Ereignisses.

DE: Ärgere dich nicht!

A1
EN: “Don't be upset!

DE: Ich ärgere mich über das schlechte Wetter.

A2
EN: “I am annoyed about the bad weather.

DE: Er hat sich geärgert, weil sein Kollege zu spät gekommen ist.

B1
EN: “He was annoyed because his colleague arrived late.
#2

Bei jemand anderem (transitiv) Unmut, Wut oder Verdruss hervorrufen.

DE: Mein Bruder ärgert mich.

A1
EN: “My brother is annoying me.

DE: Hör auf, die Katze zu ärgern!

A2
EN: “Stop annoying the cat!

DE: Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute im Kino laut reden.

B1
EN: “It annoys me when people talk loudly in the cinema.

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