NOUN

dieAnstrengung/ˈanˌʃtʁɛŋʊŋ/effort; exertion; strain

Anstrengung is a German noun that means effort, exertion, or strain. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtʁɛŋʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Anstrengungen".

Definitions

1.strong, focused effort to achieve something(general)

a.physical or mental effort

Nach großer Anstrengung erreichte sie das Ziel.—After great effort, she reached the goal.

2.exertion or physical strain(physical/medical)

a.unusually strong use of strength, often causing tiredness

Zu viel Anstrengung kann zu Erschöpfung führen.—Too much exertion can lead to exhaustion.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Anstrengungdie Anstrengungen
Genitiveder Anstrengungder Anstrengungen
Dativeder Anstrengungden Anstrengungen
Accusativedie Anstrengungdie Anstrengungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Anstrengung" mean in English?
"Anstrengung" means effort, exertion, or strain. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Anstrengung"?
"Anstrengung" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtʁɛŋʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Anstrengung" der, die, or das?
"Anstrengung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Anstrengung"?
The plural of "Anstrengung" is "Anstrengungen".
What part of speech is "Anstrengung"?
"Anstrengung" is a noun in German.

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Make “Anstrengung” stick.

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