German Conversation · Level 166
30 words
German word
verärgern
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈɛɐ̯gɐn/
Meaning
- verbanger
Example
Das hat ihn sehr verärgert.
That really angered him.
More examples
Seine späte Antwort verärgerte den Kunden.
His late reply angered the customer.
Core concept
Words or actions push another person from calm into anger or irritation.
Common phrases
jemanden verärgern
anger someone
durch Kritik jemanden verärgern
anger someone with criticism
mit einer Bemerkung jemanden verärgern
anger someone with a remark
Similar words
ärgern: Make someone angry through teasing or bothersome behavior.
aufregen: Cause intense upset or agitation in someone.
provozieren: Deliberately provoke someone to draw out an angry reaction.
beleidigen: Hurt someone's feelings or dignity with an insulting remark or manner.
Definition in German
durch eigenes Verhalten oder Worte bei jemandem Ärger hervorrufen.
Word origin
The verb combines the inseparable prefix "ver-" with "ärgern" to express causing someone to become angry.
Usage tips
- "Verärgern" takes an accusative object, as in "Das hat ihn verärgert", not a dative object.