die Belästigung
Translation
harassment, annoyance, nuisance, molestation
Examples
Sexuelle Belästigung ist eine Straftat.
Sexual harassment is a criminal offense.
Die Lärmbelästigung durch die Baustelle ist enorm.
The noise pollution from the construction site is enormous.
Grammar Patterns
((Type of)) Belästigung (type of) harassment Sexual Belästigung is forbidden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Störung (disturbance), die Plage (nuisance)
Etymology
From the verb 'belästigen' (to bother). It's composed of 'be-' (a prefix making verbs transitive), 'Last' (burden), and '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). Literally 'a burdening'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone putting a 'Last' (burden) on you. That action ('-ung') is a 'Belästigung' (harassment).