die Mühe, -n
effort
Es beschreibt, wenn man sich anstrengen oder viel Kraft aufwenden muss, um etwas zu schaffen.
The German word "Mühe" is a noun meaning "effort," "trouble," or "hardship."
- It denotes the amount of physical or mental work needed to achieve something.
- Unlike "Arbeit" (work), "Mühe" often emphasizes the difficulty or strain involved.
Similar words:
- Anstrengung (exertion, strenuous effort)
- Aufwand (expenditure, effort)
- Bemühung (endeavor, effort)
Differences:
- Anstrengung focuses more on the physical or mental exertion.
- Aufwand can refer to both material and non-material resources spent.
- Bemühung suggests a conscious attempt, often polite or formal.
"Mühe" generally emphasizes the difficulty or inconvenience faced during the effort.
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Examples
Sie gibt sich große Mühe, um erfolgreich zu sein.noun
She puts in a lot of effort to be successful.
Die Mühe war es wert.noun
The effort was worth it.
Sie gibt sich viel Mühe bei der Arbeit.noun
She puts a lot of effort into her work.
Die Mühe lohnt sich am Ende.noun
The effort is worth it in the end.
Deine Mühe hat sich gelohnt.noun
Your effort has paid off.
Viele Leute geben sich Mühe bei ihrer Arbeit.noun
Many people put effort into their work.
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