German phrase
Was genau belastet Sie?
Meaning
What exactly is weighing on you?
When to use it
It asks what is troubling you. This polite question invites someone to explain their concerns.
Example dialogue
Was genau belastet Sie?
What exactly is weighing on you?
Mich belastet vor allem die Finanzierung meines Studiums und die Unsicherheit beim Visum.
What weighs on me most is funding my studies and the uncertainty about my visa.