NOUN
Last/laːst/burden; load; weight
Last is a German noun that means burden, load, or weight. It is pronounced /laːst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lasten".
Definitions
1.something heavy to be carried, a physical load(general)
a.object(s) that must be transported or lifted
Der Kran hebt schwere Lasten auf die Baustelle.—The crane lifts heavy loads onto the construction site.
2.something difficult, a burden or strain (mental or emotional)(figurative)
a.a responsibility or problem that is hard to bear
Die Verantwortung für das Unternehmen ist eine große Last.—The responsibility for the company is a huge burden.
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 burden, load, 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.
