nervenzerfetzend

nerve-wracking; excruciating

English translations

  1. 01

    nerve-wracking, exasperating, frustrating

  2. 02

    nerve-wracking

  3. 03

    exasperating

  4. 04

    frustrating

Word details

German meaning
Extrem aufregend oder belastend, so dass man sich sehr gestresst fühlt.
English meaning
Nerve-wracking
Synonym
aufreibend, stressig
German example
Der Film war so nervenzerfetzend, dass ich kaum hinsehen konnte.
English example
The movie was so nerve-wracking that I could hardly watch.

Example sentences with “nervenzerfetzend”

  1. Das war eine nervenzerfetzende Wartezeit. (That was a nerve-wracking waiting period.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'nervenzerfetzend' a common compound?

It is a strong, expressive compound meaning literally 'nerve-shredding'.