Belastung/bəˈlastʊŋ/burden; load; stress
Belastung is a German noun that means burden, load, or stress. It is pronounced /bəˈlastʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Belastungen".
Definitions
1.something that is physically carried or supported(physical)
a.weight or load placed on something
Das Auto kann eine hohe Belastung tragen.—The car can carry a heavy load.
2.cause of mental or emotional stress(psychological)
a.something that mentally weighs on a person
Die Verantwortung ist eine große Belastung für sie.—The responsibility is a great burden for her.
3.demand or pressure placed on a system or person(general/financial)
a.financial obligation or pressure
Die zusätzlichen Kosten stellen eine finanzielle Belastung dar.—The additional costs represent a financial burden.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Belastung | die Belastungen |
| Genitive | der Belastung | der Belastungen |
| Dative | der Belastung | den Belastungen |
| Accusative | die Belastung | die Belastungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Belastung" mean in English?
- "Belastung" means burden, load, or stress. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Belastung"?
- "Belastung" is pronounced /bəˈlastʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Belastung" der, die, or das?
- "Belastung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Belastung"?
- The plural of "Belastung" is "Belastungen".
- What part of speech is "Belastung"?
- "Belastung" is a noun in German.
