German Word · Intermediate
irritieren
to confuse, disturb, put off, annoy
Pronunciation: /ɪriˈtiːrən/
Meaning
to confuse, disturb, put off, annoy
Example
Es hat mich schon irritiert, dass er von mir verlangt hat, jede einzelne Vertragsseite zu unterschreiben, aber er scheint eben ein sehr vorsichtiger Mensch zu sein.
It did strike me as strange that he asked me to sign every single page of the contract, but he just seems to be a very precautious person.
Practice tips
- Practice irritieren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.