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bothering
UK
/ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
botherings
pl
UK
/ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning the act of causing annoyance or worry.
Definitions
Her constant bothering of the staff led to several complaints.
UK
/ˈbɒðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
Present participle used adjectivally to describe something that causes annoyance.
Translations
The bothering noise kept me awake all night.
Надоедливый шум не давал мне уснуть всю ночь.
The bothering thought wouldn't leave her mind.
Беспокоящая мысль не покидала её голову.
Additional translations
Definitions
The bothering noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
bothering
Gerund
bothered
Past Simple
bothered
Past Participle
bothering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɒð.ə/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ/
Translations
I didn't mean to bother you with my questions.
Я не хотел беспокоить вас своими вопросами.
He tends to bother his sister when he's bored.
Он обычно надоедает своей сестре, когда ему скучно.
The noise from the construction site doesn't bother me.
Шум со стройплощадки меня не тревожит.
He didn't bother to call and let us know he was running late.
Он даже не удосужился позвонить и сообщить, что задерживается.
Additional translations
Definitions
He didn't bother to call and let us know he was running late.
The loud music from the party next door bothered me all night.
It really bothers me when people are rude for no reason.
Definitions
The constant noise from the construction site was a real bother to the residents.
I don't want to be a bother, but could you help me with this task?
He went to a lot of bother to organize the surprise party.
Definitions
Bother! The train's just left.