der Ärger

Plural: die ohne Pl.
Based on: arg
Goethe B1 Noun #1141 Noun
  1. the (slight) anger
  2. the trouble
1.

the (slight) anger

(The feeling)
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Examples
  • Ich rufe beim Kundenservice an und mache meinem Ärger Luft.
  • I call customer support and vent my anger.
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2.

the trouble

(somewhat generic word for having a conflict with someone)
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  • Seit dem Update habe ich nur Ärger mit meinem Computer.
  • Since the update, I keep having trouble/hassle with my computer.
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The Meaning of – “der Ärger”

A fun look at how to talk about anger in German with lots of useful phrasings like Ärger machen or Ärger kriegen. And we'll find the neat little particle arg.

Vocab: der Ärger, (sich) ärgern (über), die Wut, wütend, ärgerlich, verärgern, arg

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ärger' have?

Ärger has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the (slight) anger, 2. the trouble.

What is the gender of 'Ärger'?

der

What is the plural of 'Ärger'?

die ohne Pl.

What is 'Ärger' related to?

The word 'Ärger' is related to arg.

Where can I learn more about 'Ärger'?

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The Meaning of – “der Ärger”
A fun look at how to talk about anger in German with lots of useful phrasings like Ärger machen or Ärger kriegen. And we'll find the neat little particle arg.
Vocab: der Ärger, (sich) ärgern (über), die Wut, wütend, ärgerlich, verärgern, arg
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