Nerven Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nerven" is mainly used as verb meaning "annoy", "irritate" or "bother". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Nerven"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: nerven
  • Simple past: nervte
  • Participle: genervt

See full conjugation of nerven

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Nerven
  • Plural: die Nerven

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repeatedly annoy or irritate someone"

"Nerven", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die laute Musik nervt mich.The loud music annoys me.
  2. Er nervt seine Schwester ständig.He constantly annoys his sister.
  3. Das ständige Fragen nervt alle im Büro.The constant questioning annoys everyone in the office.

2.) "Fibers transmitting impulses in the body"

"Nerven", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Nerven sind stark.His nerves are strong.
  2. Die Nerven leiten Signale weiter.The nerves transmit signals.
  3. Er hat die Nerven verloren.He lost his nerve.
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