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belastet

burdened · burden

The German word "belastet" is the past participle of the verb "belasten," meaning "to load" or "to burden." As an adjective, "belastet" describes something that is "burdened" or "strained." It can refer to physical loading or psychological burdening. Similar words in German include "überladen" (overloaded), "beschwert" (weighted down), and "strapaziert" (strained).

Similar Words Explanation:

  • Überladen emphasizes excessiveness, like carrying more than capacity.
  • Beschwert focuses more on the feeling or condition of having a weight or burden.
  • Strapaziert encompasses a broader context that involves wear or fatigue from overuse or excessive demand, frequently implying stress or deterioration related to the burden.

Difference with Similar Words:

  • Belastet can be used in various contexts (e.g., emotionally, physically), primarily highlighting the presence of a burden.
  • Überladen suggests an overt excess beyond what is typical or recommended.
  • Beschwert and strapaziert might imply the consequences or feelings associated from the burden, with strapaziert often suggesting impacts due to long-term or intense burdens.

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Examples

Die Brücke ist schwer belastet.adjective

The bridge is heavily burdened.

Dieses Projekt belastet die Mitarbeiter.adjective

This project burdens the employees.

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