sich ärgern
to be annoyed, to be upset, to get angry
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/zɪç ˈɛʁ.ɡɐn/
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Cultural Note
'Sich ärgern' expresses moderate anger or annoyance — it's milder than 'wütend sein.' In German relationships, expressing Ärger calmly and directly is seen as healthy communication, while bottling it up is considered problematic.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich ärgere mich über sein Verhalten.
I'm upset about his behavior.
Ärger dich nicht, das ist es nicht wert.
Don't get upset, it's not worth it.