genervt
Translation
annoyed, irritated, bothered
Examples
Er war sichtlich genervt.
He was visibly annoyed.
Ich bin genervt von dem Lärm.
I am annoyed by the noise.
Sie war genervt über seine Verspätung.
She was annoyed about his lateness.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) to be annoyed by sth. I am annoyed by the noise.
((über+4)) to be annoyed about sth. She is annoyed about his behaviour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritiert, verärgert; Antonyms: entspannt, gelassen
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'nerven' (to annoy), related to 'der Nerv' (the nerve).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone getting on your 'nerves' until you become 'genervt' (annoyed).