Meaning
To be a constant source of irritation or bother for someone.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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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Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas ist ____ ein Dorn im Auge.
The verb 'sein' with this idiom requires the dative case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common to say 'Er ist mir ein Dorn im Auge' to describe someone you find annoying.
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