die Strapaze, -n
ordeal · hardship
The German word "Strapaze" is a noun that generally means "strain," "struggle," or "effort," often in the context of physical or mental exertion. It is derived from the French word "strapasser," which means "to surpass" or "to endure."
Similar words in German include "Anstrengung" (effort), "Belastung" (burden), and "Mühe" (hard work or trouble).
The difference between "Strapaze" and these similar words lies in the context and connotation: "Strapaze" often implies a more intense or exhausting form of effort, potentially leading to fatigue, whereas "Anstrengung" and "Mühe" can refer to any level of effort without the same connotation of strain.
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Examples
Er erholt sich von der langen Strapaze.noun
He is recovering from the long ordeal.
Nach vielen Strapazen erreichte die Gruppe endlich das Ziel.noun
After many hardships, the group finally reached the destination.
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