noun
die Anstrengung, -en
effort
Ein starkes Bemühen, bei dem man viel Kraft oder Energie einsetzt, um etwas zu schaffen.
The German word "Anstrengung" is a noun meaning "effort" or "exertion".
- It is formed from the verb "anstrengen" which means "to strain" or "to exert oneself".
- The root is "Streng", related to "stringent" or "strict", indicating tension or effort.
Similar words:
- Mühe (trouble, effort)
- Bemühung (endeavor, effort)
- Schweiß (sweat, effort)
Differences:
- Anstrengung emphasizes physical or mental exertion.
- Mühe conveys the idea of trouble or difficulty, not necessarily physical.
- Bemühung often denotes a more conscious or deliberate effort.
- Schweiß focuses on hard physical work, often literal sweating.
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Examples
Jede Anstrengung zahlt sich aus.noun
Every effort pays off.
Ohne Anstrengung gibt es keinen Fortschritt.noun
Without effort, there is no progress.
Ohne Anstrengung gibt es oft keinen Erfolg.noun
Without effort there is often no success.
Diese Aufgabe erfordert große Anstrengung.noun
This task requires great effort.
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