die Belastungen
Translation
burdens, strains, stresses, loads
Examples
Finanzielle Belastungen können Stress verursachen.
Financial burdens can cause stress.
Die Brücke hält hohen Belastungen stand.
The bridge withstands high loads.
Emotionale Belastungen sind oft unsichtbar.
Emotional strains are often invisible.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.dat)) unter finanziellen Belastungen leiden
to withstand ((sth.acc)) den Belastungen standhalten
to be a burden for ((sb.acc)) eine Belastung für jemanden sein
Similar Words
Synonyms: stress, pressure, demand; Antonyms: relief, discharge
Etymology
From the verb 'belasten' (to load, burden), composed of 'be-' (prefix) + 'Last' (load, burden) + '-ung' (noun-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Last' as the 'last' heavy thing you have to carry, which is a burden. 'Belastung' is the state of being burdened.