aufregen
upset · get upset
Das bedeutet, dass jemand sehr stark belastet oder emotional erregt wird, oft weil etwas nervt, ärgert oder beunruhigt.
The German word "aufregen" is a verb that means "to upset" or "to excite". It is derived from the prefix "auf", which can mean "up" or "on", and the verb "regen", which means "to stir" or "to move." So, "aufregen" literally means "to stir up". Similar words in German include "ärgern" (to irritate), "nerven" (to annoy), and "beflügeln" (to exhilarate).
Differences between Similar Words:
- Ärgern: Primarily means to irritate or annoy someone. Unlike "aufregen", it doesn’t necessarily imply getting emotionally stirred up.
- Nerven: Focuses more on annoying or getting on someone’s nerves, often with persistent nuisance, whereas "aufregen" includes emotional excitement or agitation.
- Beflügeln: Means to exhilarate or inspire, invoking a positive excitement as opposed to potentially negative emotions stirred by "aufregen".
Each word differs primarily in the emotional nuances or specific contexts it may be used in.
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Examples
Menschen regen manchmal andere mit ihrem Verhalten auf.verb
People sometimes upset others with their behavior.
Manche Kinder regen sich schnell bei kleinen Dingen auf.verb
Some children get upset quickly over small things.
Manche Leute regen sich über kleine Dinge auf.verb
Some people get upset about small things.
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