sich anstrengen
B1 Verb
Separable
English Translation
to exert oneself, to make an effort
What does „sich anstrengen" mean in English?
„sich anstrengen" is a German verb meaning "to exert oneself, to make an effort" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Grammar
Prefix
Separable
Present
strengt sich an
Past
strengte sich an
Perfect
hat sich angestrengt
Example Sentences
1
Diese Arbeit strengt mich sehr an.
This work exhausts me very much.
2
Wenn du die Prüfung schaffen willst, musst du dich mehr anstrengen.
If you want to pass the exam, you have to make more of an effort.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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