aufhalsen
saddle
Jemandem etwas geben oder zumuten, das er nicht will und das ihm Mühe macht.
The German word "aufhalsen" is a verb that means "to impose" or "to thrust onto someone". It combines the prefix "auf-" (meaning "on" or "upon") with "halsen," which relates to the neck or collar region, metaphorically indicating putting a burden or responsibility onto someone.
Similar words in German include "auferlegen" (to impose) and "übertragen" (to transfer).
The difference lies in that "aufhalsen" carries a connotation of uninvited or burdensome imposition, often suggesting that someone is given responsibilities or duties against their will or without choice, whereas "auferlegen" may imply a more formal agreement or consent in imposing obligations.
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Examples
Er wollte ihr die ganze Arbeit nicht aufhalsen.verb
He didn’t want to saddle her with all the work.
Warum hast du mir diese Verantwortung aufgehalst?verb
Why did you saddle me with this responsibility?
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