Verb

strapazieren

hat strapaziert · strapazierte
1.

to strain, to try, to tax, to challenge

(The core theme is that you "challenge" something or someone heavily. Includes a notion of "wearing down". Think of what loud children do to your nerves in a crowded train. The origin is the Latin word "patient".)
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Examples
  • Die lauten Kinder strapazieren meine Nerven während der Zugfahrt.
  • The loud children are straining my nerves during the train ride.

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How many meanings does the German word 'strapazieren' have?

strapazieren has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to strain, to try, to tax, to challenge.

What is the past tense of 'strapazieren'?

hat strapaziert / strapazierte

What is 'strapazieren' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'strapazieren'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.