Die Last
Example: Die Last der Verantwortung drückte schwer auf seinen Schultern.
Definition
"Die Last" refers to a heavy burden or load, often used figuratively to describe a difficult responsibility or pressure weighing on someone, as in the example phrase, where the burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.
Etymology
The German word "die Last" comes from Old High German 'last', meaning 'load' or 'burden'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all describing something carried or a heavy weight. Did you know? The word has been used metaphorically for emotional or moral burdens for centuries.
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"Die Last" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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