lästig
Translation
annoying, bothersome, tiresome, a nuisance
Examples
Diese Mücke ist sehr lästig.
This mosquito is very annoying.
Es ist lästig, immer warten zu müssen.
It's annoying to always have to wait.
Er fällt seinen Eltern zur Last.
He is becoming a burden to his parents.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be annoying The heat is annoying.
((j-m)) lästig sein to be a nuisance to ((sb.)) Don't be a nuisance to me!
Es ist lästig, ((zu+Infinitiv)) It is annoying to ((do sth.)) It is annoying to wait for the bus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nervig, störend; Antonyms: angenehm, willkommen
Etymology
From 'die Last' (the burden, load) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It means something that is like a burden.
Memory Tips
Think of a heavy 'Last' (load) you have to carry; it's 'lästig' (bothersome).