gereizt
irritable
Slightly annoyed, nervous, or aggressive, so that one becomes impatient or angry quickly.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Streit war sie sehr gereizt.
After the long argument, she was very irritable.
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Meanings
gereizt
irritated
Sensitive, reddened, or inflamed due to irritation.
EXAMPLE
Seine gereizten Augen tränten wegen des Rauchs.
His irritated eyes watered because of the smoke.
Forms
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Usage tips
Context clue
When referring to people, their behavior, or a mood, „gereizt“ (irritable) usually indicates anger or nervousness. When referring to parts of the body such as the eyes, skin, or throat, it describes a physical reaction, often together with a cause such as smoke, dust, or an allergy.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Lärms reagierte der Nachbar gereizt.
Because of the noise, the neighbor reacted irritably.
Nach dem Schwimmen hatte sie gereizte Augen.
After swimming, she had irritated eyes.
Typical collocations
For the interpersonal meaning, phrases such as „gereizt reagieren“ (to react irritably), „eine gereizte Stimmung“ (an irritable mood), and „ein gereizter Ton“ (an irritated tone) are especially typical.
EXAMPLE
Auf jede Frage antwortete er in einem gereizten Ton.
He answered every question in an irritated tone.
Physical irritation
In its physical meaning, „gereizt“ (irritated) frequently comes before parts of the body or organs. Typical collocations are „gereizte Haut“ (irritated skin), „gereizte Augen“ (irritated eyes), and „ein gereizter Hals“ (an irritated throat).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Seife hat bei ihm gereizte Haut verursacht.
The new soap caused irritated skin for him.
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