Η ενόχληση από τον θόρυβο είναι τόσο μεγάλη που δεν κοιμάμαι καλά.

The disturbance from the noise is so great that I do not sleep well.

Breakdown of Η ενόχληση από τον θόρυβο είναι τόσο μεγάλη που δεν κοιμάμαι καλά.

• είμαι: to be
• καλά: well
• δεν: not
• από: from

Questions & Answers about Η ενόχληση από τον θόρυβο είναι τόσο μεγάλη που δεν κοιμάμαι καλά.

Why is it Η ενόχληση and not just ενόχληση?

Greek often uses the definite article more broadly than English. So Η ενόχληση literally means the annoyance / the disturbance, even where English might simply say annoyance or being bothered.

In this sentence, η ενόχληση is the subject of the verb είναι.

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What exactly does ενόχληση mean here?

Ενόχληση is a noun meaning annoyance, bother, disturbance, or discomfort, depending on context.

Here it refers to the fact that the noise is bothering the speaker. So it is not just a general abstract annoyance, but the disturbance caused by the noise.

It comes from the verb ενοχλώ = to bother / disturb.

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Why do we say από τον θόρυβο?

Από means from or because of, depending on context. Here από τον θόρυβο means from the noise or more naturally caused by the noise.

So:

• η ενόχληση = the disturbance / annoyance
• από τον θόρυβο = from the noise

Together: the disturbance caused by the noise

Also notice that από is followed by the accusative case, which is why you get τον θόρυβο.

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Why is it τον θόρυβο and not ?