กวนประสาท
annoy
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- 1 annoy、get on someone’s nerves、pester
This is a conversational expression for annoying someone, getting on their nerves, or provoking irritation through words, behavior, sounds, or attitude.
annoy、get on someone’s nerves、pester
Used when someone or something annoys, irritates, or gets on another person’s nerves. It can describe teasing on purpose or genuinely bothersome behavior.
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อย่ากวนประสาทฉัน yàa kuan prasàat chǎn Don’t get on my nerves. อย่ากวนประสาทฉัน details
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เขาชอบกวนประสาทเพื่อน khǎw chɔ̂ɔp kuan prasàat phʉ̂an He likes annoying his friends. เขาชอบกวนประสาทเพื่อน details
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เสียงนี้กวนประสาทมาก sǐaŋ níi kuan prasàat mâak This sound is really irritating. เสียงนี้กวนประสาทมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
กวน means “to stir” or “to bother,” and ประสาท means “nerves.” Together, the expression has the image of disturbing someone’s nerves. It can describe a person annoying someone, a teasing attitude, an irritating way of speaking, or even a sound that gets on your nerves. It is common in everyday conversation and online communication.
Usage
It is often used for teasing, pestering behavior, an irritating tone, sarcastic remarks, or annoying sounds. It can be playful among close friends, but it can also sound like a direct complaint.
Caution
Saying this directly to someone senior or not close to you can sound rude. Even when intended jokingly, the tone can make it feel like a strong accusation.
Differences from similar words
1 annoy synonyms
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กวนใจ means to bother someone emotionally or weigh on their mind, and it can refer to worries. กวนประสาท is more conversational and means to irritate or get on someone’s nerves.
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รำคาญ describes feeling annoyed or bothered in a broad sense. กวนประสาท focuses more on something actively getting on your nerves or provoking irritation.