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lästig
annoying
Unpleasant, disruptive, or irritating, so that one feels bothered.
example
Die ständigen Werbeanrufe sind wirklich lästig.
The constant advertising calls are really annoying.
lästig
annoying
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Word family
The adjective 'lästig' (annoying) is closely related to the noun 'die Last' (the burden). Something that is 'lästig' feels like a small, disruptive burden or strain.
EXAMPLE
Diese Mücke ist wirklich lästig.
This mosquito is really annoying.
Dative construction
To express WHOM something bothers, a dative construction is often used. The person who feels bothered is in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Die laute Musik ist den Nachbarn lästig.
The loud music is annoying to the neighbors.
Typical collocations
'Lästig' (annoying) often describes small, recurring disturbances. Typical combinations are 'eine lästige Angewohnheit' (an annoying habit), 'eine lästige Pflicht' (an annoying duty / chore), or 'lästige Insekten' (annoying insects).
EXAMPLE
Das Ausfüllen der Formulare ist eine lästige Pflicht.
Filling out the forms is an annoying chore.
Compare with
lästig vs angenehm
pleasant
'angenehm' and 'lästig' describe opposite effects. 'angenehm' fits when something feels good or a person comes across as friendly. 'lästig' is used when something bothers you, annoys you, or creates extra effort. A task, a sound, or even a repeated question can be 'lästig'. In practical terms: what is 'angenehm' is something you like to have or experience; what is 'lästig' is something you would rather get rid of.
lästig
Die vielen kleinen Formulare sind lästig, aber sie müssen heute noch ausgefüllt werden.
The many small forms are annoying, but they still have to be filled out today.
angenehm
Nach dem Gespräch mit meinem Vater war die Stimmung in der Küche wieder angenehm.
After the conversation with my father, the mood in the kitchen was pleasant again.
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