belastet
Translation
burdened, stressed, contaminated, charged (finance)
Examples
Ich fühle mich heute sehr belastet.
I feel very burdened today.
Das Wasser ist mit Chemikalien belastet.
The water is contaminated with chemicals.
Sein Konto wurde mit 100 Euro belastet.
His account was charged with 100 euros.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) feels ~ sb. feels burdened Ich fühle mich heute sehr belastet.
((sth.)) is ~ ((with sth.)) sth. is contaminated with sth. Das Wasser ist mit Chemikalien belastet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stressed, overwhelmed, contaminated; Antonyms: relieved, unburdened, carefree
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'belasten', from 'be-' + 'Last' (load, burden). It describes the state of having been burdened.
Memory Tips
If a situation is 'belastend' (burdensome), it makes you feel 'belastet' (burdened). Think of it as cause and effect.