anstrengenden
Translation
strenuous, tiring, exhausting, demanding
Examples
Ich hatte einen anstrengenden Tag.
I had a strenuous day.
Grammar Patterns
((Accusative)) + Noun (masculine singular accusative) Ich hatte einen anstrengenden Tag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiring, exhausting; Antonyms: relaxing, restful
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (towards) and 'strengen' (to strain). It implies straining towards a goal.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an-string' as pulling on a string very hard, which is strenuous.