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auf die Nerven gehen — meaning in English

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English meaning

bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.

Senses

auf die Nerven gehen is used for these senses in English:

bug (informal, transitive) To annoy.
tick off (North America, transitive) To annoy, aggravate.

bug — full definition

noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
noun An error or flaw in a computer program or piece of software.
noun A minor, usually short-lived illness, or the germ that causes it.
noun A hidden device used to secretly record or transmit conversations.
verb To annoy or irritate someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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