beschwerlich
arduous
So, dass etwas viel Kraft kostet, langsam geht oder nicht leicht ist.
The German word "beschwerlich" is an adjective that means "burdensome" or "arduous". It is derived from the verb "beschweren," which means "to burden" or "to press down". "Beschwerlich" describes something that is difficult, tiresome, or accompanied by a sense of effort or hardship.
Similar words in German include "mühsam" (laborious), "anstrengend" (exhausting), and "schwierig" (difficult).
The differences among these terms mainly lie in the context of their use: "beschwerlich" specifically emphasizes the burden or inconvenience caused, while "anstrengend" points more towards physical or mental exertion. "Mühsam" indicates something that is painstaking or requiring significant effort, and "schwierig" is a broader term referring to the overall difficulty of a task.
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Examples
Der Weg zum Gipfel ist beschwerlich.adjective
The path to the summit is arduous.
Die Aufgabe ist beschwerlich.adjective
The task is arduous.
Die beschwerlichen Aufgaben haben die Gruppe stark gefordert.adjective
The arduous tasks challenged the group greatly.
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