Signification
To be a constant source of irritation or bother for someone.
Contexte culturel
Germans are often direct about what bothers them. Using this phrase is a standard way to signal that a boundary has been crossed.
Dative Case
Always remember to use 'mir', 'dir', 'ihm', etc. The phrase is useless without the dative object.
Signification
To be a constant source of irritation or bother for someone.
Dative Case
Always remember to use 'mir', 'dir', 'ihm', etc. The phrase is useless without the dative object.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct dative pronoun.
Das ist ____ ein Dorn im Auge.
The verb 'sein' with this idiom requires the dative case.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesDas ist ____ ein Dorn im Auge.
The verb 'sein' with this idiom requires the dative case.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is very common to say 'Er ist mir ein Dorn im Auge' to describe someone you find annoying.
Expressions liées
Ein Klotz am Bein
similarA burden
