verärgern
to annoy / upset
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause someone displeasure or anger.
EXAMPLE
Seine ständige Unpünktlichkeit verärgert die Kollegen sehr.
His constant unpunctuality really annoys his colleagues.
verärgern
to annoy / upset
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Word structure
The verb 'verärgern' (to annoy/upset) is derived from the noun 'der Ärger' (annoyance/anger). The prefix 'ver-' is used here to form a verb meaning to put someone into a state of annoyance or anger.
EXAMPLE
Sein respektloses Verhalten hat mich wirklich verärgert.
His disrespectful behavior really upset me.
Sentence structure
The person or thing that causes the annoyance is the subject of the sentence. The person who becomes annoyed is the accusative object.
EXAMPLE
Die laute Musik aus der Nachbarwohnung verärgert mich.
The loud music from the neighboring apartment annoys me.
Use as an adjective
The past participle 'verärgert' (annoyed/upset) is very often used like an adjective to describe a person's state. It is often used together with the preposition 'über' (+ accusative).
EXAMPLE
Er war sichtlich verärgert über die Verspätung des Busses.
He was visibly annoyed about the bus being late.
Compare with
verärgern vs aufregen
to upset / excite
Aufregen and verärgern can both mean that something makes someone angry. Verärgern specifies a reaction of anger or displeasure. Aufregen places more emphasis on the agitated state and can involve nervousness or worry as well as anger.
verärgern
Die unhöfliche Antwort verärgerte die Mitarbeiterin.
The rude reply annoyed the employee.
aufregen
Die drohende Kündigung regte die Mitarbeiterin sehr auf.
The threatened termination upset the employee greatly.
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