adjectiveadverb
nervig
annoying
The German word "nervig" is an adjective meaning "annoying" or "irritating". It is derived from the noun "Nerv" (nerve), implying something that gets on one's nerves or causes irritation.
Similar words:
- lästig (tiresome, bothersome)
- ätzend (colloquial: annoying, aggravating)
- belästigend (disturbing, bothering)
Differences:
- nervig specifically emphasizes causing annoyance or irritation, often in a somewhat persistent way.
- lästig generally refers to being a nuisance or burden.
- ätzend is more informal/slang with a stronger negative connotation.
- belästigend often has a sense of disturbing or harassment, beyond simple annoyance.
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Examples
Laute Musik kann sehr nervig sein.adjective
Loud music can be very annoying.
Ständiges Telefonklingeln ist nervig.adjective
Constant phone ringing is annoying.
Die lange Wartezeit beim Arzt war wirklich nervig.adjective
The long wait at the doctor's was really annoying.
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