die Anstrengung
Translation
effort, exertion, strain
Examples
Mit großer Anstrengung erreichte er das Ziel.
With great effort, he reached the goal.
Diese Arbeit erfordert viel geistige Anstrengung.
This work requires a lot of mental effort.
Alle Anstrengungen waren umsonst.
All efforts were in vain.
Grammar Patterns
to make an effort eine Anstrengung unternehmen We have to make a great effort.
with effort mit Anstrengung He only reached the goal with great effort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mühe, Bemühung; Antonyms: Entspannung (relaxation), Erholung (recovery)
Etymology
From the verb 'anstrengen' (to exert) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'on-straining' or applying strain ('strengen') 'on' ('an') a task. It's the effort you put in.