verb
plagen
plague
Es bedeutet, jemandem immer wieder Schwierigkeiten oder Sorgen zu machen, sodass die Person sich unwohl fühlt.
The German word "plagen" is a verb meaning "to plague," "to torment," or "to bother." It implies causing someone physical or mental discomfort or distress.
- Root word: "Plage" – meaning "plague," "torment," or "affliction."
Similar words:
- quälen (to torture or torment)
- belästigen (to annoy or bother)
- nerven (to get on someone's nerves)
Difference:
- plagen often refers to ongoing distress or suffering caused by something (e.g., worries, pain).
- quälen usually implies intentional or severe torment.
- belästigen focuses more on annoyance or disturbance.
- nerven is informal and emphasizes irritation rather than serious suffering.
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Examples
Die vielen Mücken plagen uns jede Nacht.verb
The many mosquitoes plague us every night.
Seit gestern plagen mich starke Rückenschmerzen.verb
Severe back pain has plagued me since yesterday.
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