adjective
frustrierend
frustrate
The German word "frustrierend" is an adjective meaning "frustrating".
- It comes from the noun "Frust", meaning "frustration".
- The suffix "-ierend" is similar to the English "-ing", forming an adjective that describes something causing the mentioned feeling.
Similar words:
- "enttäuschend" (disappointing)
- "ärgerlich" (annoying)
- "nervig" (irritating)
Difference:
"Frustrierend" emphasizes causing frustration—blocked goals or unmet expectations. "Enttäuschend" focuses on disappointment from unmet hopes, while "ärgerlich" and "nervig" describe general annoyance or irritation, not necessarily linked to goals being thwarted.
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Examples
Die Situation war wirklich frustrierend.adjective
The situation was really frustrating.
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