auf|bürden
Translation
to burden with, to impose on, to saddle with
Examples
Ich will dir diese Verantwortung nicht aufbürden.
I don't want to burden you with this responsibility.
Er bürdete seinem Freund eine schwere Aufgabe auf.
He saddled his friend with a difficult task.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) aufbürden to burden sb. with sth. She burdened him with all the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to impose, to inflict; Antonyms: to relieve, to unburden
Etymology
From 'auf-' (on, upon) + 'Bürde' (burden). Literally 'to place a burden upon someone'.
Memory Tips
Picture piling a 'Bürde' (burden) 'auf' (onto) someone's shoulders.