Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The use of physical or mental energy to reach a goal or overcome difficulty.
Natural examples
Nur mit großer Anstrengung erreichte sie den Gipfel.
She reached the summit only with great effort.
Die Lösung des Rätsels erforderte geistige Anstrengung.
Solving the puzzle required mental effort.
Unsere Anstrengungen zur Verbesserung des Kurses haben sich gelohnt.
Our efforts to improve the course have paid off.
Usage note
Use mit großer Anstrengung or Anstrengungen unternehmen. The singular often emphasizes exertion; the plural can describe several deliberate efforts.
Mini-lesson: Anstrengung
The use of physical or mental energy to reach a goal or overcome difficulty. Use mit großer Anstrengung or Anstrengungen unternehmen. The singular often emphasizes exertion; the plural can describe several deliberate efforts.
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