nag

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: eine Person, besonders eine Frau, die andere ständig durch Nörgeln belästigt, oder ein altes oder überarbeitetes Pferd.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a person, especially a woman, who persistently annoys others by finding fault, or it can refer to an old or overworked horse.

1. A persistent complainerB2informal

   A person, especially a woman, who constantly annoys others by finding fault or making demands.

   Nörgler

   • She's such a nag, always telling me to clean my room.
   • He called his wife a nag for reminding him about the bills.
   • Don't be a nag; I'll do it when I'm ready.

   Synonymecarpercomplainerfaultfinderfishwifegrumblerharridanscoldshrewtermagantwhiner

2. An old or worn-out horseB2informal

   An old, tired, or overworked horse, often used in a derogatory or affectionate way.

   Klepper

   • The farmer rode an old nag into the field.
   • That poor nag has been pulling the cart all day.
   • He bought a broken-down nag at the auction for a cheap price.

   Synonymehackjadeplug

• Deutsches Verb, das beschreibt, jemanden ständig zu kritisieren, zu ärgern oder unter Druck zu setzen, oft um ihn zu etwas zu bewegen. Es umfasst sowohl nörgelndes Meckern als auch quälendes Bedrängen.

A verb used to indicate the act of persistently annoying or criticizing someone, often to get them to do something.

1. Bother persistentlyB1informal

   To annoy or irritate someone by constant fault-finding, complaints, or demands.

   Nerven

   • She kept nagging him about cleaning his room.
   • Stop nagging me about the deadline!
   • He nagged his parents until they bought him a new phone.

   Synonymeannoybadgerbothercarpcavilgoadharasshoundirritatenettlepesterprodprovoke

   Antonymecomplimentencourageignorepraisesoothe

2. Worry persistentlyB2informal

   To cause persistent worry or anxiety in one's mind.

   Beunruhigen

   • A feeling of doubt nagged at him all day.
   • The thought of the unfinished report nagged her conscience.
   • Guilt nagged him for weeks after the argument.

   Synonymebesetgnaw athauntplaguetormenttrouble

   Antonymecomfortconsolereassuresoothe

3. Remind or urge constantlyB1informal

   To repeatedly remind or urge someone to do something.

   Ständiges Drängen

   • She nagged him to take out the trash.
   • He nagged his friend to apply for the job.
   • I had to nag the kids to do their homework.

   Synonymebadgerbotherbugharassharryhoundpesterprod

   Antonymecomplimentignoreleave alonepraise