Meaning 1neutral · 90%
to put pressure, strain, or a burden on someone or something
Natural examples
Hohe Mieten belasten viele Familien finanziell.
Schweres Heben belastet den Rücken stark.
Die Situation hat ihn psychisch sehr belastet.
Usage note
Belasten can refer to different types of pressure; context identifies the type.
Useful combinations
finanziell belasten — burden financially
