nervtötend
exasperating
So annoying, monotonous, or exhausting that it seriously irritates you and makes you lose patience.
EXAMPLE
Das ständige Piepen des Geräts ist wirklich nervtötend.
The device's constant beeping is really exasperating.
nervtötend
exasperating
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry nervtötend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | nervtötend |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to nervtötend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to nervtötend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to nervtötend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Nervtötend' is made up of 'Nerv' (nerve) and 'tötend' (killing). The image of 'killing your nerves' explains why the word expresses an especially strong burden or irritation.
EXAMPLE
Die nervtötenden Wiederholungen in der Werbung gehen mir auf die Nerven.
The exasperating repetitions in the advertisement are getting on my nerves.
Typical collocations
'Nervtötend' often describes noises, waiting times, tasks, or repetitions. Typical collocations include 'nervtötender Lärm' (exasperating noise), 'nervtötende Arbeit' (exasperating work), and 'nervtötende Wartezeit' (exasperating wait).
EXAMPLE
Die nervtötende Warteschleife dauerte fast eine Stunde.
The exasperating hold music lasted for almost an hour.
Strong evaluation
The adjective expresses a clear personal judgment and is often intensified by words such as 'wirklich' (really), 'extrem' (extremely), or 'unglaublich' (incredibly). It is especially well suited to situations or things that test your patience over a long period of time.
EXAMPLE
Die extrem nervtötende Baustelle vor unserem Haus war monatelang zu hören.
The extremely exasperating construction site in front of our house could be heard for months.
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