anstrengend
Translation
strenuous, tiring, exhausting, demanding
Examples
Die Arbeit war sehr anstrengend.
The work was very strenuous.
Er hatte einen anstrengenden Tag.
He had a tiring day.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) sein to be strenuous Die Arbeit war sehr anstrengend.
ein ((anstrengender)) Tag a tiring day Er hatte einen anstrengenden Tag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiring, exhausting, arduous; Antonyms: relaxing, restful, easy
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'anstrengen' (to make an effort, to strain). It describes something that requires effort.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the noun 'die Anstrengung' (effort, exertion). Things that require a lot of effort are 'anstrengend'.