bothering
word · lemma: bother
/ˈbɑðɝɪŋ/
BAH-thur-ing
/bˈɒðəɹɪŋ/
BO-thuh-ring
Definition
If something is bothering you, it is making you feel worried, annoyed, or uncomfortable. It can also mean disturbing someone or causing trouble for them.
Usage & Nuances
Common in patterns like 'What's bothering you?' and 'Sorry for bothering you.' It often suggests a continuing feeling, not a single moment. Don't confuse it with only physical interruption; it can also describe an emotional problem on your mind.
Spanish: molestar - incomodarPortuguese (BR): incomodar - perturbarPortuguese (PT): incomodar - chatearChinese (Simplified): 打扰 - 烦扰Chinese (Traditional): 打擾 - 煩擾Hindi: परेशान करना - तंग करनाArabic: يزعج - يضايقBengali: দুশ্চিন্তা করা - বিরক্ত করাRussian: беспокоить - досаждатьJapanese: 悩ませる - 困らせるVietnamese: làm phiền - làm lo lắngKorean: 괴롭히다 - 신경 쓰이게 하다Turkish: rahatsız etmek - canını sıkmakUrdu: پریشان کرنا - تنگ کرناIndonesian: mengganggu - membuat gelisah
Example Sentences
The noise is bothering me.
basic
Is something bothering you?
basic
Sorry for bothering you at work.
basic
I didn't want to text you late, but this has been bothering me all day.
natural
If I'm bothering you, just tell me and I'll leave.
natural
What was bothering you so much that you couldn't sleep?
natural