belastende
Translation
burdensome, stressful, incriminating, straining
Examples
Das ist eine sehr belastende Situation.
This is a very stressful situation.
Sie fand belastende Beweise gegen ihn.
She found incriminating evidence against him.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. The ending changes based on the noun's gender, case, and number. Die belastende Arbeit macht sie müde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burdensome, stressful, strenuous; Antonyms: relieving, relaxing, pleasant
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'belasten' (to burden). Formed from the prefix 'be-' and the noun 'Last' (load, burden).
Memory Tips
Imagine carrying a heavy 'Last' (load). The situation is 'belastend' (burdensome).