Translation of German word "nerven" to English
nerven
Meaning
NounA feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
How to use
nerven ('to annoy / get on one's nerves / bug') — colloquial verb. Du nervst mich! — You're driving me crazy! Das nervt total! — That's so annoying! Nervig — Annoying.
🇬🇧 English
to annoy
Example
Meine kleinen Geschwister können mich manchmal furchtbar nerven.
My little siblings can sometimes annoy me terribly.
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Common phrases
- Du nervst!— You're so annoying!
- nervig— annoying / irritating
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What is the definition of the German word "nerven"?▼
The German word "nerven" is defined as: "A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes."
What does the German word "nerven" mean?▼
The German word "nerven" means "to annoy" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "nerven"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "nerven"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „nerven" im Alltag." (which translates as "My little siblings can sometimes annoy me terribly.").
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