English–German

“frustration” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/frʊst/

Example

Nach der abgesagten Reise war sein Frust groß.

After the trip was canceled, his frustration was intense.

Illustration for Frust (frustration)

How to say “frustration” in German

“Frustration” in German is Frust.

A desired outcome stays out of reach, leaving a person tense, annoyed, and dissatisfied.

Full entry for Frust: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Frust

Nach dem Streit ging er joggen, um seinen Frust abzubauen.

After the argument, he went jogging to work off his frustration.

Tips for using Frust

  • Frust is more informal and compact than Frustration, which fits more readily in formal or technical contexts.

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