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noun
(A HEAVY LOAD OR RESPONSIBILITY)
The burden was hard to bear. - Die Belastung war schwer zu tragen.
(SOMETHING CARRIED OR TRANSPORTED)
The load of the vehicle was high. - Die Belastung des Fahrzeugs war hoch.
(MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL STRAIN)
The strain led to a lot of stress. - Die Belastung führte zu viel Stress.
(A FORCE CAUSING DEFORMATION)
The load created a great strain. - Die Belastung erzeugte eine große Spannung.