belasten/bəˈlastn̩/to burden; to put a load on; to strain
belasten is a German verb that means to burden, to put a load on, or to strain. It is pronounced /bəˈlastn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "belastete" and the past participle is "belastet".
Definitions
1.to burden or put responsibility or stress on someone(responsibility, stress)
a.to give someone a task, responsibility, or problem that is difficult or stressful
Die schwierige Situation belastet ihn sehr.—The difficult situation burdens him a lot.
2.to put a weight or load on something(physical weight)
a.to put weight on a structure or physical object
Bitte belaste das Regal nicht zu sehr.—Please don't put too much weight on the shelf.
3.to debit or charge (an account); to place a cost(finance, account)
a.to debit an account with an amount of money
Der Betrag wird Ihrem Konto belastet.—The amount will be debited from your account.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | belasten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | belaste |
| Present (du) | belastest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | belastet |
| Preterite (ich) | belastete |
| Participle II | belastet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | belastete |
| Imperative (singular) | belaste |
| Imperative (plural) | belastet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "belasten" mean in English?
- "belasten" means to burden, to put a load on, or to strain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "belasten"?
- "belasten" is pronounced /bəˈlastn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "belasten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "belasten" is "belastet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "belasten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "belasten" becomes "belastete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "belasten"?
- "belasten" is a verb in German.
