adjective

belastend

burdensome · stressful

So schwer oder unangenehm, dass es Sorgen macht oder viel Kraft kostet.

The German word "belastend" is an adjective that means "burdensome" or "stressful". It derives from the verb "belasten," which means "to burden" or "to weigh down." The term is often used to describe situations, responsibilities, or factors that cause emotional or physical strain.

Similar words include "beschwerlich" (oppressive), "lastend" (burdening), and "schwierig" (difficult).

The difference lies in the nuances: while "belastend" specifically refers to a burdening or straining effect, "beschwerlich" often implies inconvenience, and "schwierig" denotes difficulty without the specific connotation of being burdensome.