der Umtrieb
Translation
hassle, ado, bustle, trouble
Examples
Er machte viele Umtriebe, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
He went to a lot of trouble to achieve the goal.
Der ständige Umtrieb in der Stadt ist anstrengend.
The constant bustle in the city is exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
Umtriebe machen ((to do sth.)) to go to great lengths/trouble ((to do sth.)) Er machte große Umtriebe, um sie zu beeindrucken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hektik (hectic), Aufwand (effort), Mühe (trouble); Antonyms: Ruhe (calm)
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) and 'Trieb' (drive, urge). The core idea is 'driving around', causing activity or trouble.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'driving around' (um + Trieb) causing a lot of hassle and bustle.