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.
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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 nervig
annoying
Nervig and lästig can both describe something that repeatedly causes disturbance. Nervig is more colloquial and emphasizes personal irritation. Lästig presents the thing more as an unpleasant nuisance or burden. Depending on the perspective, both can fit the same situation.
lästig
Die häufigen Werbeanrufe sind bei der Arbeit besonders lästig.
The frequent advertising calls are especially bothersome at work.
nervig
Diese ständigen Werbeanrufe sind echt nervig!
These constant advertising calls are really annoying!
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