die Last
Translation
load, burden, weight, charge
Examples
Der LKW transportiert eine schwere Last.
The truck is transporting a heavy load.
Die Sorgen sind eine große Last für sie.
The worries are a great burden for her.
Er fiel mir zur Last.
He became a burden to me.
Grammar Patterns
((to carry)) ((a load)) to carry a load The truck carries a heavy load.
((to become a burden)) ((to sb.)) to become a burden to sb. He became a burden to his family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bürde (burden), Gewicht (weight), Belastung (strain); Antonyms: Erleichterung (relief)
Etymology
From Old High German 'last', meaning 'track' or 'load'. Cognate with English 'load'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'last' heavy item you have to carry. It's the final 'Last' (load).