die Irritation
Translation
irritation, annoyance
Examples
Seine ständige Verspätung verursachte Irritation.
His constant lateness caused irritation.
Die Creme hilft gegen Hautirritationen.
The cream helps against skin irritations.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) causes irritation ((sth.)) causes irritation His behavior causes irritation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verärgerung (annoyance), Reizung (stimulation/irritation), Ärger (anger); Antonyms: Beruhigung (calming), Freude (joy)
Etymology
From Latin 'irritatio' (provocation, irritation), related to the verb 'irritieren' (to irritate).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'irritation'. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Irritation'.