Don't bother me Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbɑðɝ/ /ˈmi

DOHNT BAH-thur mee

UK

dəʊnt/ /bˈɒðɐ/ /mˈiː

DOHNT BODH-uh MEE

Definition

A direct way to tell someone to stop disturbing, interrupting, or annoying you.

Usage & Nuances

Quite direct, sometimes perceived as rude. Common with friends, siblings, or when irritated. Alternatives: 'Please leave me alone', 'Can you give me a minute?'. Use in informal or frustrated situations more than formal settings.

• Spanish: no me molestes - no me fastidies
• Portuguese (BR): não me incomode - não enche
• Portuguese (PT): não me chateies - não me incomodes
• Chinese (Simplified): 别烦我 - 不要打扰我
• Chinese (Traditional): 別煩我 - 不要打擾我
• Hindi: मुझे परेशान मत करो - मुझे तंग मत करो
• Arabic: لا تزعجني - لا تضايقني
• Bengali: আমাকে বিরক্ত করো না
• Russian: не отвлекай меня - не мешай мне
• Japanese: 邪魔しないで
• Vietnamese: đừng làm phiền tôi
• Korean: 나 좀 내버려 둬 - 귀찮게 하지 마
• Turkish: beni rahatsız etme
• Urdu: مجھے تنگ نہ کرو
• Indonesian: jangan ganggu aku

Example Sentences

Please don't bother me while I'm working.

basic

Don't bother me when I'm reading.

basic

Mom, don't bother me right now.

basic

If you see I'm busy, just don't bother me.

natural

Seriously, don't bother me until this meeting is over.

natural

I need some space—don't bother me for a little while, okay?

natural