Significado
Something that bothers you
Contexto cultural
In cities like Athens, 'ενόχληση' is often related to 'Common Quiet Hours' (Ώρες Κοινής Ησυχίας). Violating these hours with noise is considered a major social and legal 'ενόχληση'. Greeks will often go out of their way to ensure they are not an 'ενόχληση' to guests, reflecting the value of 'Philoxenia'. In Greek offices, interrupting someone is common, so the phrase 'Συγγνώμη για την ενόχληση' is used constantly as a social lubricant. With the rise of Viber and WhatsApp in Greece, sending messages late at night is often prefaced with an apology for the 'ενόχληση'.
Softening the Blow
Add 'λίγο' (a little) before 'ενόχληση' to make your complaint sound even more polite and less demanding.
Gender Matters
Never use 'ένας' with 'ενόχληση'. It is a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Significado
Something that bothers you
Softening the Blow
Add 'λίγο' (a little) before 'ενόχληση' to make your complaint sound even more polite and less demanding.
Gender Matters
Never use 'ένας' with 'ενόχληση'. It is a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Formal Writing
In formal emails, use 'αποτελεί ενόχληση' instead of 'είναι μια ενόχληση' to sound more professional.
The 'Sorry' Rule
Greeks use 'Συγγνώμη για την ενόχληση' even when they know they aren't really bothering you—it's just a social requirement.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct article and noun for 'annoyance'.
Η φασαρία από το δρόμο είναι ______ ______.
The noun 'ενόχληση' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely say 'Συγγνώμη για την ενόχληση'?
This is the standard polite formula for interrupting someone's work or conversation.
Which sentence is the most formal way to describe a nuisance?
Choose the formal version:
The verb 'αποτελεί' (constitutes) and the adjective 'διαρκή' (constant) elevate the register to formal.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Πέτρος: 'Θέλεις να κλείσω το παράθυρο;' Μαρία: 'Ναι, σε παρακαλώ. Ο θόρυβος από τα αυτοκίνητα ______ ______ ______.'
In this context, Maria is explaining why she wants the window closed—because the noise is a bother.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Intensity Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΗ φασαρία από το δρόμο είναι ______ ______.
The noun 'ενόχληση' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Where would you most likely say 'Συγγνώμη για την ενόχληση'?
This is the standard polite formula for interrupting someone's work or conversation.
Choose the formal version:
The verb 'αποτελεί' (constitutes) and the adjective 'διαρκή' (constant) elevate the register to formal.
Πέτρος: 'Θέλεις να κλείσω το παράθυρο;' Μαρία: 'Ναι, σε παρακαλώ. Ο θόρυβος από τα αυτοκίνητα ______ ______ ______.'
In this context, Maria is explaining why she wants the window closed—because the noise is a bother.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, it always describes something that is unwanted or irritating, though the intensity can vary.
Yes, you can say 'Αυτός ο άνθρωπος είναι μια ενόχληση', but it is quite rude. It's better to say 'Με ενοχλεί'.
The plural is 'ενοχλήσεις'. It is often used in medical contexts to mean 'discomforts' or 'pains'.
You say 'Δεν είναι ενόχληση' or 'Δεν πειράζει'.
Only if you are describing a challenge you overcame, e.g., 'Μια μικρή ενόχληση στη διαδικασία που διόρθωσα'.
A 'πρόβλημα' (problem) needs a solution; an 'ενόχληση' (annoyance) just needs to be endured or ignored.
Yes, 'έχω μια ενόχληση στο γόνατο' means 'I have a slight discomfort in my knee'.
They are both common, but 'είναι μια ενόχληση' is more of a set noun phrase.
No, 'harassment' is 'παρενόχληση'. 'Ενόχληση' is much lighter.
Absolutely. 'Το πάρτι ήταν μια ενόχληση για όλη τη γειτονιά.'
It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.
There isn't a direct single-word opposite, but 'ευχαρίστηση' (pleasure) or 'άνεση' (comfort) work.
Frases relacionadas
με ενοχλεί
similarit bothers me
είναι μπελάς
synonymit's a hassle/trouble
είναι σπάσιμο
slangit's a bummer/annoyance
χωρίς παρενόχληση
builds onwithout harassment
μου τη δίνει
informalit gets on my nerves
