noun
en belastning
burden
Definition & meaning
The word belastning has several meanings depending on the context:
- Physical load or strain: The weight or force applied to an object or structure (e.g., the weight a bridge must support).
- Mental or emotional burden: A state of psychological stress or pressure placed upon a person.
- Economic or functional burden: A negative impact on an entity, such as a financial debt or a heavy demand on resources (e.g., the load on a power grid or a business).
- Data or technical load: The amount of work or traffic being handled by a computer system or network.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Noun: En belastning (singular, indefinite)
- The noun: Belastningen (singular, definite)
- Plural: Belastningar (indefinite)
- The plural: Belastningarna (definite)
Word origin: The word is derived from the verb belasta , which is composed of the prefix be- (meaning to affect or cover) and the root last (load/cargo). It essentially means "to put a load upon."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Det är ingen stor belastning.noun
It is no great burden.
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