die Last
Translation
loads, burdens, charges, freight
Examples
Der LKW transportiert schwere Lasten.
The truck transports heavy loads.
Die finanziellen Lasten sind hoch.
The financial burdens are high.
Grammar Patterns
to carry a heavy load/burden He has to carry a heavy burden.
to be at sb.'s expense The costs are at my expense.
Similar Words
die Bürde (burden), das Gewicht (weight)
Etymology
From Old High German 'last', meaning 'load' or 'burden'. Related to the English word 'load'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like the English word 'last'. Imagine carrying a heavy 'load' that will 'last' for the entire trip.