NOUN
Last/laːst/load; burden; weight
Last is a German noun that means load, burden, or weight. It is pronounced /laːst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lasten".
Definitions
1.something heavy that is carried, lifted or supported; physical load or weight(transport/physics)
a.load or weight carried by something
Der Lkw darf eine Last von 20 Tonnen transportieren.—The truck is allowed to carry a load of 20 tons.
2.emotional or figurative burden; something that causes distress or hardship(figurative)
a.emotional or psychological burden
Die Verantwortung wurde zu einer schweren Last für ihn.—The responsibility became a heavy burden for him.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Last | die Lasten |
| Genitive | der Last | der Lasten |
| Dative | der Last | den Lasten |
| Accusative | die Last | die Lasten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Last" mean in English?
- "Last" means load, burden, or weight. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Last"?
- "Last" is pronounced /laːst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Last" der, die, or das?
- "Last" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Last"?
- The plural of "Last" is "Lasten".
- What part of speech is "Last"?
- "Last" is a noun in German.
