Die Belästigung
Example: Die Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz muss sofort gemeldet werden.
Definition
"Die Belästigung" refers to unwanted behavior or actions that disturb, annoy, or harm someone, especially in contexts such as the workplace. It includes harassment, bothering, or any form of intrusive conduct that negatively affects a person's well-being or comfort.
Etymology
The word "die Belästigung" comes from the German verb "belästigen," meaning to bother or harass. It combines the prefix "be-" with "lästig," which means annoying or troublesome. Did you know that "lästig" traces back to Middle High German, showing how long this concept of annoyance has been part of the language?
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"Die Belästigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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