die Anstrengungen
Translation
efforts, exertions, strains
Examples
Seine Anstrengungen waren erfolgreich.
His efforts were successful.
Trotz aller Anstrengungen hat es nicht geklappt.
Despite all efforts, it didn't work out.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as a subject Seine Anstrengungen waren erfolgreich.
trotz+2 ((Genitive)) despite Trotz aller Anstrengungen hat es nicht geklappt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: efforts, exertions; Antonyms: relaxation, rest
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'anstrengen' (to exert). 'an-' (towards) + 'strengen' (to strain).
Memory Tips
Anstrengung is a single effort, while the plural Anstrengungen emphasizes multiple or great efforts.