pestering
word · lemma: pester
Definition
Continuously annoying or bothering someone with repeated requests, questions, or attention.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in informal, spoken contexts. Common with 'keep pestering,' 'stop pestering,' or 'pestering someone about something.' Implies persistence that becomes irritating. Not as aggressive as 'harassing,' but stronger than just 'asking.'
Spanish: molestar - fastidiarPortuguese (BR): incomodar - importunarPortuguese (PT): incomodar - importunarChinese (Simplified): 纠缠 - 缠扰Chinese (Traditional): 糾纏 - 纏擾Hindi: परेशान करना - तंग करनाArabic: إزعاج - مضايقةBengali: উত্ত্যক্ত করা - বিরক্ত করা (বারবার) - জ্বালাতন করাRussian: доконать - донимать - надоедатьJapanese: しつこく悩ませる - しつこく困らせるVietnamese: quấy rầy - làm phiền liên tụcKorean: 귀찮게 하다 - 집요하게 괴롭히다Turkish: rahatsız etmek - darlamak (ısrarla)Urdu: تنگ کرنا - بار بار پریشان کرناIndonesian: mengganggu terus-menerus - menyusahkan (berulang kali)
Example Sentences
Stop pestering your sister while she's studying.
basic
He keeps pestering me with the same question.
basic
The children were pestering their father for ice cream.
basic
She got tired of his constant pestering and left the room.
natural
Why do you keep pestering me about that report? I'll finish it soon.
natural
His pestering eventually paid off, and she agreed to join him for dinner.
natural