belastenden
Translation
burdensome, stressful, incriminating, straining
Examples
Er hat einen sehr belastenden Job.
He has a very stressful job.
Wir sprachen über die belastenden Ereignisse.
We spoke about the stressful events.
Trotz des belastenden Drucks blieb er ruhig.
Despite the stressful pressure, he remained calm.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. The ending changes based on the noun's gender, case, and number. He has a burdensome job.
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).