ärgerlich
annoying
Etwas, das Unmut oder schlechte Laune verursacht.
The German word "ärgerlich" is an adjective that means "annoying" or "irritating". It derives from the noun "Ärgert," which means "anger" or "annoyance", combined with the suffix "-lich," which is used to form adjectives.
Similar words in German include "ärger" (anger), "nervig" (nervous or bothersome), and "unangenehm" (unpleasant).
The difference between "ärgerlich" and these similar words lies in their focus: "ärgerlich" specifically conveys the quality of causing annoyance or irritation, while "nervig" emphasizes tedious or bothersome aspects, and "unangenehm" encompasses broader discomforts or unpleasantness.
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Examples
Der Fehler ist sehr ärgerlich.adjective
The mistake is very annoying.
Die Situation ist wirklich ärgerlich.adjective
The situation is really annoying.
Sein Verhalten war wirklich ärgerlich.adjective
His behavior was really annoying.
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