der Umtrieb
Translation
hassle, ado, bustle, trouble
Examples
Er machte viele Umtriebe, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
He went to a lot of trouble to achieve the goal.
Der ständige Umtrieb in der Stadt ist anstrengend.
The constant bustle in the city is exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
Umtriebe machen ((to do sth.)) to go to great lengths/trouble ((to do sth.)) Er machte große Umtriebe, um sie zu beeindrucken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hektik (hectic pace), Aufwand (effort), Mühe (trouble); Antonyms: Ruhe (quiet)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) and 'Trieb' (drive, urge). It literally means 'driving around', implying a lot of effort or commotion.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'drive' (Trieb) to go 'around' (um) in circles, creating a hassle.