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stören

/ˈʃtøːʁən/
verb★Beginner— to disturb
informal

To interrupt someone's activity or peace, often unintentionally.

Das laute Radio stört mich beim Lesen.

The loud radio is disturbing me while I read.

💡

Commonly used to express annoyance or to politely ask not to be interrupted.

Collocations

jemanden störento disturb someonedas stört mich nichtit doesn’t bother me

Synonyms

behindernunterbrechenbelästigen

Antonyms

helfenunterstützenunterlassen

💡Pro Tip

Polite Usage

Use 'stören' carefully in formal settings to avoid sounding rude.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'stören', possibly related to 'stürzen' (to fall).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in polite contexts to avoid causing inconvenience.

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