belämmern

Signification

to annoy

Coupé comme

be‧läm‧mern

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/bəˈlɛmɐn/

Étymologie

From belemmern. The 1996 reform spelling is mainly based on popular etymology, which often links the word to Lamm (“lamb”). On the other hand, it is related with lahm and lähmen, which somewhat justifies the -ä- etymologically.