die Belastung, -en
stress · burden · load
Etwas, das Kraft, Mühe oder Stress verursacht und eine Person oder Sache schwerer zu bewältigen macht.
The German word "Belastung" is a noun that means "burden" or "strain". It is derived from the verb "belasten," which means "to load" or "to burden". "Last" itself means "load" or "weight". "Belastung" can refer to physical, mental, or emotional stress and is often used to describe pressures in various contexts, such as work or finance.
Similar words in German include:
- Beanspruchung (stress),
- Druck (pressure),
- Anspannung (tension).
Differences:
- Beanspruchung generally emphasizes the stress or demands placed on someone or something, often physically.
- Druck is more about pressure, whether metaphorical or physical, and can be used more broadly.
- Anspannung denotes tension or strain, usually focusing on mental or emotional stress.
"Belastung" encapsulates a combination of these meanings but specifically highlights the burden or load aspect.
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Examples
Die Belastung ist sehr hoch.noun
The stress is very high.
Eine starke Belastung kann zu Erschöpfung führen.noun
A heavy burden can lead to exhaustion.
Eine starke Belastung beeinflusst das Material.noun
A strong load affects the material.
Die Belastung durch den Stress ist spürbar.noun
The burden from the stress is noticeable.
Hohe Belastung kann zu Erschöpfung führen.noun
High stress can lead to exhaustion.
Zu viel Arbeit kann zur Belastung werden.noun
Too much work can become a burden.
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