Wenn du die Ruhe störst, könntest du ein schwer zu behebendes Problem verursachen.
English: If you disturb the quiet, you might cause a problem that is hard to fix.
stören /ʃtˈøːrən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "disturb".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge
- Source term
- disturb
- Translation
- stören
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | stören |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + stören
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft stören.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge.
Example Sentences
Bitte stören Sie Ihre Schwester nicht, während sie lernt.
English: Please do not disturb your sister while she is studying.
Laute Geräusche von der Straße haben meinen Schlaf die ganze Nacht gestört.
English: Loud noises from the street disturbed my sleep all night.
Die seltsame Nachricht beunruhigte sie noch mehrere Tage.
English: The strange news disturbed her for several days afterwards.
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