GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

reizen

irritate physically

Der feine Staub reizt die Augen, deshalb sollten die Arbeiten nur mit geeigneter Schutzbrille durchgeführt werden.

The fine dust irritates the eyes, so the work should only be carried out with suitable safety goggles.

appeal to; tempt; excite interest

Mich reizt die Aufgabe, weil ich dabei neue Verfahren kennenlernen und eigene Ideen einbringen kann.

The task appeals to me because it will let me learn new methods and contribute my own ideas.

provoke; annoy

Du solltest ihn nicht weiter reizen, wenn du merkst, dass er schon kaum noch ruhig bleiben kann.

You should not provoke him further if you can see he is already struggling to remain calm.

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