beanspruchen
Translation
to claim, to take up, to demand, to strain
Examples
Er hat seinen Anteil beansprucht.
He has claimed his share.
Die Arbeit beansprucht viel Zeit.
The work takes up a lot of time.
Das Material wird stark beansprucht.
The material is put under great strain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to claim sth. He claims the inheritance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fordern, verlangen; Antonyms: verzichten, aufgeben
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'Anspruch' (claim). Literally 'to place a claim upon something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-' as a prefix that turns the noun 'Anspruch' (claim) into an action. You are 'be-claiming' something.