Bother with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɑðɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

BAH-ther with, BAH-ther with

UK

bˈɒðɐ/ /wˈɪð

BOTH-uh with

Definition

To make the effort to do something, usually when it's unnecessary, inconvenient, or seems unimportant.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; 'bother with' often shows somebody thinks something isn't worth the effort. Common in negative statements ('don't bother with'), and questions ('Why bother with...?'). Not used for very important or serious actions.

• Spanish: molestarse con - preocuparse por
• Portuguese (BR): se incomodar com - se preocupar com
• Portuguese (PT): incomodar-se com - preocupar-se com
• Chinese (Simplified): 麻烦做（某事） - 费心于
• Chinese (Traditional): 麻煩做（某事） - 費心於
• Hindi: कष्ट करना (किसी चीज़ के लिए) - झंझट करना
• Arabic: يكلف نفسه عناء (بِـ) - يهتم بـ
• Bengali: ঝামেলা করা - কষ্ট করা
• Russian: возиться с - утруждаться (чем-либо)
• Japanese: わざわざ～する - 手間をかける
• Vietnamese: bận tâm với - mất công với
• Korean: 신경 쓰다 - 일부러 하다
• Turkish: zahmet etmek - uğraşmak
• Urdu: زحمت کرنا - پروا کرنا
• Indonesian: repot-repot dengan - susah payah dengan

Example Sentences

Don't bother with the dishes, I'll do them later.

basic

She didn't bother with a coat, even though it was cold.

basic

You don't need to bother with the answer if you're not sure.

basic

Honestly, why bother with making your bed every morning?

natural

He never bothers with reading the instructions before starting.

natural

If you're that tired, don't even bother with cooking tonight.

natural