English–German

“weigh on” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlastn̩/

Example

Der Druck lastet auf dem Studenten.

The pressure weighs on the student.

Illustration for lasten (weigh on)

How to say “weigh on” in German

“Weigh on” in German is lasten.

A heavy weight stays on a person or situation, steadily reducing freedom and energy.

Full entry for lasten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lasten

Die Steuererhöhungen lasten auf der Bevölkerung.

The tax increases weigh on the population.

Tips for using lasten

  • Lasten is normally intransitive and takes auf with the dative, as in etwas lastet auf jemandem or auf etwas.

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