annoyance

Verärgerung, Ärger

Das Gefühl, etwas wütend zu sein, weil einen etwas stört.

In einfachem Englisch: The feeling of being slightly angry because something bothers you.

• His voice showed annoyance.
• She hid her annoyance behind a smile.
• To my annoyance, they arrived late again.

So benutzt man es: annoyance at something (He expressed annoyance at the delay.); to someone’s annoyance (To her annoyance, the shop was closed.)

Synonyme: irritation, frustration

Häufige Wendungen: with annoyance, mild annoyance, to someone’s annoyance

Ärgernis

Eine Sache oder Person, die stört oder leicht verärgert.

In einfachem Englisch: Something or someone that bothers you or makes you slightly angry.

• The dripping tap is an annoyance.
• These delays became a constant annoyance to passengers.
• What minor annoyances bother you most?

So benutzt man es: an annoyance to someone (The noise is an annoyance to our neighbours.)

Synonyme: nuisance, irritation

Häufige Wendungen: minor annoyance, constant annoyance, an annoyance to, real annoyance