beanspruchen
take · claim · strain · demand
Etwas fordern oder sagen, dass man ein Recht auf etwas hat.
The German word "beanspruchen" is a verb meaning "to claim," "to demand," or "to require."
- It is formed from the root "Anspruch" (claim, right, demand) with the prefix "be-" indicating an action directed at something.
- The core "Anspruch" comes from "spruchen", derived from "speak" (though not a standalone modern word), relating to making a claim or demand.
Similar words:
- fordern (to demand)
- verlangen (to request/demand)
- in Anspruch nehmen (to take or require)
Differences:
- beanspruchen often has the formal/legal sense of asserting a right or claim.
- fordern and verlangen focus more on demanding or requesting something actively.
- in Anspruch nehmen emphasizes the act of using or requiring something, like resources or time.
In short, beanspruchen relates more to claiming a right or entitlement, while the others focus on active demands or usage.
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Examples
Das Projekt wird viel Zeit beanspruchen.verb
The project will take a lot of time.
Er beansprucht den ganzen Raum für sich.verb
He claims the whole room for himself.
Diese lange Wanderung beanspruchte meine Knie sehr.verb
This long hike strained my knees a lot.
Welchen Teil des Erbes möchten Sie beanspruchen?verb
Which part of the inheritance would you like to claim?
Wie stark wird der Motor im Winter beansprucht?verb
How heavily is the engine strained in winter?
Diese Arbeit wird uns körperlich stark beanspruchen.verb
This work will make heavy physical demands on us.
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