der Arbeitsaufwand
Translation
workload, effort, amount of work
Examples
Der Arbeitsaufwand für dieses Projekt ist hoch.
The workload for this project is high.
Wir müssen den Arbeitsaufwand reduzieren.
We have to reduce the amount of work.
Grammar Patterns
the workload for sth. ((der Arbeitsaufwand für et4)) The workload for the exam is enormous.
to reduce the workload ((den Arbeitsaufwand reduzieren/verringern)) We should reduce the workload.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mühe (trouble), Anstrengung (exertion); Antonyms: Erleichterung (relief)
Etymology
Composed of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Aufwand' (effort, expenditure). It means the 'expenditure of work'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Aufwand' (effort) required for your 'Arbeit' (work). It's the total amount of work you have to put in.