frustrieren
Translation
to frustrate
Examples
Das schlechte Ergebnis frustriert mich.
The bad result frustrates me.
Er ist frustriert, weil nichts klappt.
He is frustrated because nothing is working out.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) frustrates ((sb.)) to frustrate sb. The constant waiting frustrates the customers.
to be frustrated by ((sth.)) I am frustrated by the situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enttäuschen (to disappoint), entmutigen (to discourage); Antonyms: ermutigen (to encourage), motivieren (to motivate)
Etymology
From Latin 'frustrari' (to deceive, disappoint). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'frustrate'.
Memory Tips
This is an easy one for English speakers. It looks, sounds, and means almost exactly the same as 'to frustrate'.