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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

To go on the spirit/mind

Meaning

To get on one's nerves, to annoy, to be irritating.

Equivalent:"To get on one's nerves"

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..

To be very experienced, cunning, and resourceful; to be a seasoned hand

Mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein

Mit AL-en VAS-ern ge-VA-shen zayn

To sound someone out, to discreetly check someone's knowledge or intentions

Jemandem auf den Zahn fühlen

YE-man-dem owf den TSAHN FY-len

To get something in order, to tidy up, to put something right

Etwas auf Vordermann bringen

ET-vas owf FOR-der-man BRING-en

To spoil someone's plans, to ruin something for someone

Jemandem die Suppe versalzen

YE-man-dem dee ZOO-pe fer-ZAL-tsen