أنت مزعج
anta muz'ij
In Arabic, "you're annoying" is said as أنت مزعج (anta muz'ij).
This phrase is used to tell someone that their behavior is irritating or bothersome. The adjective مزعج specifically means "annoying".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on whom you are addressing. Use أنتَ مزعج when addressing a man and أنتِ مزعجة when addressing a woman. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural form أنتم مزعجون.
How do you pronounce it?
anta muz'ij
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a person might use the word ثقيل (meaning 'heavy') to describe someone who is annoying or tiresome in a social sense instead of using مزعج.
- In some Arabic cultures, telling someone أنت مزعج in a playful tone can be a form of teasing affection among close friends, whereas in a formal setting it is a severe rebuke.
- The word مزعج can also be used to describe a loud alarm clock or a piercing sound, treating the object as if it were a person actively bothering you.
Examples in context
- أنت مزعج.You are annoying.
- إنت مزعج.You're annoying.
- أنت مزعج جداً اليوم.anta muz'ij jiddan al-yawm.You are very annoying today.
- توقف عن ذلك، أنت مزعج.tawaqqaf 'an dhalika, anta muz'ij.Stop that, you are annoying.
- أنت مزعج عندما تطلب الكثير.anta muz'ij 'indama tatlub al-kathir.You are annoying when you ask for too much.
Example conversation
Yousef is repeatedly asking Leila for her snack.
- يوسف Youssefهل يمكنني أخذ قطعة واحدة؟hal yumkinuni akhdh qit'a wahida?Can I take one piece?
- ليلى Laylaلا، لقد سألتني خمس مرات.la, laqad sa'altani khams marat.No, you have asked me five times.
- يوسف Youssefأنا جائع حقاً.ana ja'i' haqqan.I am really hungry.
- ليلى Laylaأنت مزعج يا يوسف.anta muz'ij ya Yousef.You are annoying, Yousef.
