No. 13,422 in German
belästigen
To harass or bother.
In a sentence
Das laute Geräusch belästigte die Bewohner.
The loud noise bothered the residents.
The word 'belästigte' is used here to mean 'bothered' or 'disturbed', indicating an annoyance caused by an external noise.
Man sollte keine anderen Menschen belästigen.
One should not harass other people.
The word 'belästigen' is used in the context of unwanted behavior towards others, emphasizing respect and non-intrusive conduct.
Der Schüler fühlte sich durch die ständigen Fragen belästigt.
The student felt bothered by the constant questions.
Here, 'belästigt' describes a personal feeling of discomfort due to repetitive actions, in this case, questions.
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