Irritieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Irritieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "confuse", "bewilder" or "perplex".

Essential properties of "irritieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: irritieren
Simple past: irritierte
Participle: irritiert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "irritieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make someone confused or perplexed"

Definition: "To cause confusion or bewilderment in someone."
Translation(s): confuse, bewilder, perplex, disorient
Synonym(s): verwirren, durcheinanderbringen
Antonym(s): klären, beruhigen
Related word(s): Verwirrung, irritierend

📝 Some usage examples:

Die neue Regelung kann die Mitarbeiter irritieren.The new regulation can confuse the employees.
Sein Verhalten hat mich wirklich irritiert.His behavior really confused me.
Die widersprüchlichen Informationen irritieren die Kunden.The contradictory information confuses the customers.

2.) "To bother or disturb someone mildly"

Definition: "To annoy or slightly inconvenience someone."
Translation(s): annoy, bother, disturb, irritate
Synonym(s): stören, belästigen
Antonym(s): erfreuen, beruhigen
Related word(s): Irritation, irritierend

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Geräusch des Ventilators kann irritieren.The sound of the fan can be irritating.
Seine ständigen Fragen irritieren mich.His constant questions annoy me.
Die laute Musik irritiert die Nachbarn.The loud music irritates the neighbors.

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