Belästigen
Example: Bitte belästige mich nicht während der Arbeit am Telefon.
Definition
"Belästigen" means to disturb, bother, or annoy someone, often by interrupting or causing discomfort, as in the example phrase 'Please do not disturb me during work on the phone.' It implies an unwanted intrusion or nuisance affecting someone's peace or concentration.
Etymology
The German verb "belästigen" comes from the root word "Lästigkeit," meaning annoyance or nuisance, combined with the prefix "be-" which often denotes an action directed at someone. Did you know? The word carries the sense of actively causing discomfort or trouble to another person.
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"Belästigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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