beanspruchen
Translation
to claim, to demand, to take up, to make use of
Examples
Er beansprucht das Erbe für sich.
He claims the inheritance for himself.
Diese Arbeit beansprucht viel Zeit.
This work takes up a lot of time.
Die Maschine wird stark beansprucht.
The machine is put under a lot of strain.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((für sich)) to claim sth. for oneself Er beansprucht das ganze Geld für sich.
((et4)) to take up, require sth. This task claims my full attention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fordern (to demand), verlangen (to demand); Antonyms: verzichten (to renounce), aufgeben (to give up)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'Anspruch' (claim, demand). Literally 'to place a claim upon something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-ANSPRUCH-en' as putting 'A CLAIM' (Anspruch) 'ON' (an) something. This can be a legal claim, or claiming time/space.