frustration
der Frust
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frustration
A feeling of disappointment, annoyance, and dissatisfaction because you have not achieved a goal or cannot change a situation.
Nach der erneuten Niederlage war der Frust in der Mannschaft groß.
After yet another defeat, there was great frustration in the team.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Frustes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Frust | – |
| accusative | den Frust | – |
| dative | dem Frust | – |
| genitive | des Frustes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Frust' is the common short form of the longer, more formal word 'die Frustration' (frustration). Both words have the same Latin root.
Sein ganzes Gerede über Erfolg erzeugt bei mir nur Frust.
All his talk about success only creates frustration for me.
The word 'Frust' is used very often in everyday speech. In formal or academic texts, you would be more likely to use 'Frustration' (frustration).
Ich habe einfach nur Frust, weil nichts funktioniert.
I'm just frustrated because nothing is working.
Common expressions are 'Frust haben' (to feel frustrated), 'Frust schieben' (to be in a frustrated mood, very colloquial), or 'seinen Frust abbauen' (to work off one's frustration). To name the reason for an action, the preposition 'aus' is often used: 'aus Frust etwas tun' (to do something out of frustration).
Nach der Absage hat sie aus Frust Schokolade gegessen.
After the rejection, she ate chocolate out of frustration.
annoyance / trouble
Ärger and Frust can arise when something does not go as desired. Ärger generally refers to annoyance about a disruption. Frust emphasizes that a goal remains unattainable despite efforts or that the situation cannot be changed.
Dass er den Bericht trotz vieler Versuche nicht hochladen konnte, verursachte bei Amir Frust.
Amir was frustrated that he could not upload the report despite many attempts.
Ein falscher Wert im Bericht verursachte bei Amir Ärger.
An incorrect value in the report caused Amir annoyance.
