to plague
01
plåga, ansätta
to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry
Transitive: to plague sb/sth
Exempel
Ongoing conflicts can plague relationships between individuals or nations.
Pågående konflikter kan plåga relationer mellan individer eller nationer.
02
plåga, trakassera
to continuously annoy, trouble, or harass someone
Transitive: to plague sb
Exempel
The constant noise from the construction site plagued the residents, disturbing their peace.
Det konstanta ljudet från byggplatsen plågade invånarna och störde deras frid.
Plague
01
pesten, den svarta döden
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
Exempel
Historical outbreaks of the plague have had devastating consequences, including widespread mortality during pandemics such as the Black Death in the 14th century.
Historiska utbrott av pesten har haft förödande konsekvenser, inklusive utbredd dödlighet under pandemier som den svarta döden på 1300-talet.
02
a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation
Exempel
A sudden plague of beetles ruined the harvest.
03
something that causes persistent irritation, distress, or trouble
Exempel
Spam calls are the plague of the digital age.
04
a widespread and catastrophic disaster, often regarded as a punishment or curse from God
Exempel
Some feared the war was a divine plague for human sins.
