nerven
Translation
to annoy, to get on someone's nerves, to bug
Examples
Hör auf, mich zu nerven!
Stop annoying me!
Das laute Geräusch nervt mich.
The loud noise is getting on my nerves.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to annoy (sb.) You're annoying me!
Similar Words
Synonyms: stören, ärgern; Antonyms: erfreuen, beruhigen
Etymology
Comes from 'der Nerv' (the nerve). It literally means 'to touch the nerves'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone is poking your 'nerves' ('Nerv') until you get annoyed ('nerven').