lasten
burden · weigh
Es bedeutet, dass etwas schwer auf jemandem liegt oder jemandem Sorgen macht.
The German word "lasten" is a verb meaning "to weigh on" or "to burden". It is related to the noun "Last", which means "load" or "burden". Used figuratively, "lasten" describes something causing strain, pressure, or responsibility.
Similar words:
- belasten (to burden, to load)
- drücken (to press, to weigh down)
- beschweren (to complain or burden)
Differences:
- belasten implies actively placing a burden, often legal or financial.
- lasten emphasizes the existence of a burden or weight upon someone or something.
- drücken is more physical pressure or discomfort.
- beschweren can mean both burdening and complaining, with a focus on expressing dissatisfaction.
Example:
- Die Schulden lasten auf ihm. (The debts weigh on him.)
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Examples
Die schweren Kisten lasten auf seinen Schultern.verb
The heavy boxes burden his shoulders.
Wie stark lastete die Verantwortung gestern auf euch?verb
How heavily did the responsibility weigh on you yesterday?
Sorgen über die Zukunft lasten oft schwer.verb
Worries about the future often weigh heavily.
Warum lastet diese Aufgabe so auf dir?verb
Why does this task burden you so much?
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