burdensome
Characteristic of a burdenCharacteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
» The tax is burdensome for the companies.
Meaning
1 sensesCharacteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
beschwerlich, belastend
обременительныйobremenitelʹnyj, тягостныйtjagostnyj, тяжёлыйtjažólyj
обтя́жливийobtjážlyvyj
- not easily borne; wearing
Examples
6 sentencesThe tax is burdensome for the companies.
I appreciated her kindness, while I feel it burdensome.
deIch weiß ihre Freundlichkeit zu schätzen, wenngleich ich sie als belastend empfinde.
When life is so burdensome death has become a sought after refuge.
deWenn das Leben eine solche Last ist, dann ist der Tod zum ersehnten Zufluchtsort geworden.
It doesn't matter how burdensome yesterday was, as you can always start anew today.
deGanz gleich, wie beschwerlich das Gestern war, stets kannst du im Heute von Neuem beginnen.
It is burdensome to have all these as friends; it is enough not to have enemies.
Translations
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Origin
From burden + -some.From burden + -some.
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Forms
more burdensome, most burdensome| Comparative | more burdensome Lesson |
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| Superlative | most burdensome Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
17 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form