No. 2,166 in German
belastungen
"Belastungen" means "burdens" or "loads" in English.
In a sentence
Die Belastungen durch die Arbeit waren für ihn schwierig zu bewältigen.
The strains from work were difficult for him to handle.
In this sentence, 'Belastungen' refers to the strains or pressures experienced due to work.
In der modernen Gesellschaft steigen die Belastungen für junge Familien ständig.
In modern society, the burdens on young families keep increasing.
Here, 'Belastungen' are used to describe the challenges or pressures faced by young families in society.
Nach dem Unfall empfand sie die gesundheitlichen Belastungen als schwer zu tragen.
After the accident, she found the health burdens hard to endure.
Here, 'Belastungen' refers to health-related challenges experienced post-accident.
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