German word

Anstrengung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʃtʁɛŋʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouneffort

Example

Er hat große Anstrengungen unternommen.

He made great efforts.

Illustration for Anstrengung (effort)

More examples

Das Erlernen einer Fremdsprache erfordert regelmäßige Anstrengung.

Learning a foreign language requires regular effort.

Core concept

A person pushes through physical or mental resistance toward a difficult goal, spending energy and accepting strain.

Common phrases

  • viel Anstrengung kosten

    require a lot of effort

  • Anstrengung aufbringen

    exert effort

  • körperliche Anstrengung

    physical exertion

Similar words

Mühe: The trouble and work involved in getting something done.
Bemühung: Persistent work intended to bring about a desired outcome.
Aufwand: The resources consumed in pursuing a goal, including time, energy, or money.
Einsatz: Focused use of time and energy in pursuit of a goal.

Definition in German

Anstrengung ist die aufgewendete körperliche oder geistige Kraft, um ein Ziel oder eine schwierige Aufgabe zu bewältigen.

Word origin

Anstrengung is derived from the verb anstrengen with the noun-forming suffix -ung, while anstrengen combines an- with streng, meaning strict or severe.

Usage tips

  • Anstrengung is a feminine noun, and its plural is Anstrengungen; the verb is commonly used reflexively as sich anstrengen.

Other meanings

  • exertionnoun
  • strugglenoun

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