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fussing

/ˈfʌsɪŋ/

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verb

Sich aufregen, sich sorgen

To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.

Examples :

"His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."

Seine Großmutter wird sich nie aufhören, sich über seinen Vegetarismus aufzuregen.

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verb

Herumfummeln, zappeln

To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust

Examples :

"Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine."

Hör auf, an deinen Haaren herumzufummeln. Es sieht gut aus.

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verb

Quengeln, nörgeln

(especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.

Examples :

"The baby was fussing all afternoon because she was teething. "

Das Baby quengelte den ganzen Nachmittag, weil es Zähne bekam.

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verb

Verhätscheln, liebkosen

(with over) To show affection for, especially animals.

Examples :

"The little girl was fussing over her new puppy, gently stroking its fur and whispering sweet nothings. "

Das kleine Mädchen verhätschelte ihren neuen Welpen, streichelte sanft sein Fell und flüsterte ihm liebe Worte zu.

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verb

Streicheln, liebkosen

Examples :

"He fussed the cat."

Er streichelte die Katze.

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noun

Getue, Aufhebens

Excessive care; act of one who fusses.

Examples :

"Her constant fussing over the details of the party made the preparations stressful, not fun. "

Ihr ständiges Getue wegen der Party-Details machte die Vorbereitungen stressig, nicht lustig.

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