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to bother
01
to annoy or trouble someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone
Transitive: to bother sb
Example
The constant noise from the construction site bothered residents in the neighborhood.
Please do n't bother me while I'm working on this important project.
He did n't want to bother his friend during a busy day at the office.
02
bekymra, stör
to cause someone to feel worried, upset, or concerned
Transitive: to bother sb
Example
I did n't want to bother my friend with my problems, but eventually, I realized that they were there to support me.
Her headaches were bothering her, so I recommended Dr. Collins to her.
The idea of leaving her family behind to travel bothered her.
03
to put effort and energy into doing something
Transitive: to bother doing sth
Example
I did n't bother studying for the exam, and unsurprisingly, I did n't do well.
She did n't bother reading the instructions before assembling the furniture, and now it's all wrong.
Do n't bother trying to fix the old computer; it's beyond repair.
04
besvära, störa
to cause someone to feel agitated or confused
Transitive: to bother sb
Example
The sudden noise bothered him, making him feel uneasy.
Her unexpected question seemed to bother him, leaving him unsure of how to respond.
The complexity of the instructions bothered the team, and they were n't sure how to proceed.
05
störa, bryta in
to interrupt or disturb someone by intruding into their space or time
Transitive: to bother sb
Example
I ’m sorry to bother you, but could you help me with this task?
Please do n’t bother me while I ’m working.
I did n’t mean to bother you, but I had an urgent question.
06
bry sig om, bekymra sig om
to care or pay attention to something
Intransitive: to bother with sth
Example
I wo n’t bother with that idea if it ’s not going to work.
Do n’t bother with the extra details, just focus on the main points.
He did n’t bother with the paperwork because it was n’t necessary.
Bother
01
bekymmer, besvär
difficulty, trouble, or problem
Example
The constant traffic noise was a real bother for the residents.
She did n’t want to ask for help and cause any bother to her colleagues.
The printer malfunction caused a lot of bother during the office hours.
02
besvär, störning
an angry disturbance
