NOUN

Belastung/bəˈlastʊŋ/burden; strain; load

Belastung is a German noun that means burden, strain, or load. It is pronounced /bəˈlastʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Belastungen".

Definitions

1.something that causes physical or mental stress or strain(general)

a.something heavy or difficult to deal with (figurative)

Die Belastungen am Arbeitsplatz nehmen zu.The burdens at the workplace are increasing.

2.force or weight applied to an object(engineering/physics)

a.mechanical stress or load

Das Material hält hohen Belastungen stand.The material withstands high loads.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Belastungdie Belastungen
Genitiveder Belastungder Belastungen
Dativeder Belastungden Belastungen
Accusativedie Belastungdie Belastungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Belastung" mean in English?
"Belastung" means burden, strain, or load. 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.

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