Ärgern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ärgern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to annoy", "to irritate" or "to vex".

Essential properties of "ärgern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ärgern
Simple past: ärgerte
Participle: geärgert

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To annoy or irritate someone"

Definition: "To cause annoyance, anger, or irritation to someone."
Translation(s): to annoy, to irritate, to vex, to anger
Synonym(s): nerven, verärgern, stören, reizen
Antonym(s): erfreuen, beruhigen
Related word(s): Ärger, ärgerlich, Verärgerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Dein ständiges Gerede ärgert mich.Your constant talking annoys me.
Es ärgert ihn, dass er den Zug verpasst hat.It annoys him that he missed the train.
Die Kinder ärgern sich gegenseitig im Sandkasten.The children annoy each other in the sandbox.

2.) "To be annoyed or angry about something"

Definition: "To feel annoyed or angry about something."
Translation(s): to be annoyed, to be angry, to get upset
Synonym(s): sich aufregen, sich empören, sich grämen
Antonym(s): sich freuen, sich beruhigen
Related word(s): Verdruss, Unmut, Missmut

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich ärgere mich über meine schlechte Note.I'm annoyed about my bad grade.
Er ärgert sich, dass er nicht eingeladen wurde.He's angry that he wasn't invited.
Wir ärgern uns über die hohen Preise.We're annoyed about the high prices.

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