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Auf den Geist gehen
To get on one's nerves, to annoy, to be irritating
In German
Auf den Geist gehen
owf den GYST GEY-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo go on the spirit/mind
Meaning
MeaningTo get on one's nerves, to annoy, to be irritating.
Equivalent:"To get on one's nerves"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Sein ständiges Gerede geht mir auf den Geist.
His constant talking is getting on my nerves.
- 2
Der Lärm von der Baustelle geht mir schon den ganzen Tag auf den Geist.
The noise from the construction site has been getting on my nerves all day.
FAQ
How do you say "To get on one's nerves, to annoy, to be irritating" in German?
"To get on one's nerves, to annoy, to be irritating" in German is "Auf den Geist gehen" (owf den GYST GEY-en). Example: Sein ständiges Gerede geht mir auf den Geist..
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