La molèstia
Example: La molèstia del soroll constant afecta la concentració.
Definition
"La molèstia" refers to the discomfort or annoyance caused by something unpleasant, such as noise or inconvenience. It describes a state of irritation or disturbance that affects a person's comfort or peace of mind.
Etymology
The Catalan word "la molèstia" comes from the Latin 'molestia,' meaning trouble or annoyance. It originally described physical discomfort but expanded to include emotional irritation. Did you know? The root 'molest-' also appears in the English word 'molest,' though their meanings have diverged significantly.
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"La molèstia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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