die Last, -en
burden · load
Etwas, das schwer ist oder jemanden stark belastet, weil man es tragen oder ertragen muss.
The German word "Last" is a noun that means "load" or "burden". It describes something that is carried, either physically or figuratively. It can also refer to emotional or financial pressures.
Examples:
- Physically: "Die Last des Gepäcks" (The burden/weight of the luggage)
- Figuratively: "Die Last der Verantwortung" (The burden of responsibility)
Similar words in German include "Belastung" (stress or strain), "Bürde" (burden, with a heavier, often more emotional connotation), and "Gewicht" (weight, more literal and physical).
Differences:
- "Belastung": Generally stresses or strains, can be used for emotional or psychological contexts.
- "Bürde": Carries a heavier, often emotional, connotation.
- "Gewicht": Directly refers to physical weight and is the least figurative among them.
"Last" is more neutral than "Bürde" and less technical or overly physical than "Gewicht".
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Examples
Ich trage meine Last allein.noun
I carry my burden alone.
Er trägt seine Last auf dem Rücken.noun
He carries his load on his back.
Die Last ist schwer zu heben.noun
The load is hard to lift.
Eine Last wird transportiert.noun
A load is being transported.
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