English–German
“burden” in German
How to say “burden” in German
“Burden” in German is Last.
A weight borne by a person can be a physical load or an invisible strain of duty, worry, or effort.
Example sentences with Last
Er sprach offen über die Last der Verantwortung.
He spoke openly about the burden of responsibility.
Tips for using Last
- Last is feminine, so the plural is Lasten and the phrase die Last tragen can refer to carrying either a load or a burden.
Other German words for “burden”
Die hohen Nebenkosten belasten die Mieter.
The high additional costs burden the tenants.
Die Belastung durch die Miete ist groß.
Rent is a heavy burden.