English–German
“frustrate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fʁʊsˈtʁiːʁən/
Example
Der Lärm frustriert ihn.
The noise frustrates him.
How to say “frustrate” in German
“Frustrate” in German is frustrieren.
A person reaches toward a goal but meets a barrier, turning blocked progress or a failed expectation into irritation.
Example sentences with frustrieren
Kleine Rückschläge frustrieren viele Lernende.
Small setbacks frustrate many learners.
Tips for using frustrieren
- Frustrieren takes an accusative object, as in 'Der Lärm frustriert ihn', while 'Er ist frustriert' describes the affected person's state.