pest
der Plagegeist, die Plagegeister
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pest
A person or animal that repeatedly bothers, annoys, or pesters someone. The term can also be used playfully or affectionately.
Der kleine Plagegeist ließ mich nicht in Ruhe, bis ich endlich mit ihm spielte.
The little pest wouldn't leave me alone until I finally played with him.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Plagegeister |
| genitive | des Plagegeists |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Plagegeist | die Plagegeister |
| accusative | den Plagegeist | die Plagegeister |
| dative | dem Plagegeist | den Plagegeistern |
| genitive | des Plagegeists des Plagegeistes | der Plagegeister |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Plagegeist' (pest) is made up of 'Plage' (nuisance) and 'Geist' (spirit). The image is therefore of a 'Geist' (spirit) that becomes a nuisance by constantly annoying or bothering others.
Der neugierige Plagegeist folgte uns den ganzen Nachmittag durch den Garten.
The curious pest followed us around the garden all afternoon.
'Plagegeist' (pest) often appears with descriptive adjectives such as 'klein' (little), 'lästig' (annoying), or 'frech' (cheeky). The phrase 'ein echter Plagegeist' (a real pest) is also common.
Unser kleiner Plagegeist versteckte ständig meine Schuhe.
Our little pest kept hiding my shoes.
'Plagegeist' (pest) is a figurative, mostly colloquial word. Depending on the context, it can sound annoyed, playful, or affectionate, especially when referring to children and animals.
Der freche Plagegeist war anstrengend, aber ohne ihn wäre es im Haus ziemlich langweilig gewesen.
The cheeky pest was a handful, but without him, the house would have been pretty boring.
