plagsomt

Plagsomt is a Norwegian adverb describing something done in an annoying, bothersome, or tedious way. In Bokmål Norwegian, plagsomt translates to “annoyingly” or “bothersomely” and is used to express that a situation, action, or behavior causes mild irritation.

Etymology: The word derives from the adjective plagsom, meaning “annoying” or “troublesome,” which in turn comes from the verb plage, “to harass or bother,” with the adverbial suffix -t forming plagsomt.

Usage: Plagsomt is used to describe manner or degree rather than intrinsic quality. It is typically applied to actions or processes that are irritating but not severe. Examples include: “Det var plagsomt å vente” (It was annoying to wait), “Det var plagsomt å bli avbrutt hele tiden” (It was annoying to be interrupted all the time), and “Hun snakket plagsomt høyt” (She spoke annoyingly loudly). The term often signals a mild, nagging irritation rather than a strong displeasure.

Translations and notes: In English, plagsomt is commonly rendered as “annoyingly” or “bothersomely.” The word is versatile in both spoken and written Norwegian and is generally milder in tone than synonyms like irriterende. Related terms include plagsom (adjective), irriterende (irritating), and brysom (burdensome).