VERB
belasten/bəˈlastn̩/to burden; to load; to strain
belasten is a German verb that means to burden, to load, or to strain. It is pronounced /bəˈlastn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "belastete" and the past participle is "belastet".
Definitions
1.to put a burden, load, or strain on someone or something(general)
a.to place a physical load or weight on
Das Gepäck belastet das Auto.—The luggage burdens the car.
b.to put psychological or emotional strain on
Die Sorgen belasten ihn sehr.—The worries burden him greatly.
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 load, 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.
