belasten in German

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belasten "To burden," "to load," "to strain," or "to overwhelm."

Often used in the context of finances, emotions, or physical limitations.

This word can take direct objects (person/thing being burdened) or be used with "mit" (with) to specify what the burden entails.

Finances: Die Inflation belastet die Haushalte. (Inflation is burdening households.)
Emotions: Diese Nachricht belastet mich sehr. (This message weighs heavily on me.)
Physical: Die Last belastet seine Schultern. (The load strains his shoulders.)
Negative impact: Sein Verhalten belastet die Freundschaft. (His behavior strains the friendship.)
Pollution: Der Müll belastet die Umwelt. (The trash pollutes the environment.)