Der Stress
Example: Zu viel Stress kann ernsthafte gesundheitliche Probleme verursachen.
Definition
"Stress" refers to the physical and psychological strain or tension experienced by an individual due to demanding or adverse circumstances, often leading to health problems if excessive or prolonged.
Etymology
The word "Stress" entered the German language from English, originating from the Old French word 'estresse', meaning hardship or force, and ultimately from Latin 'strictus', meaning tight or drawn together. Did you know? The modern psychological sense of "Stress" was popularized in the 20th century through scientific studies.
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"Der Stress" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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