At the A1 level, you likely won't use the word 'belastbar' yourself, as it is quite specific. However, you might see it in very simple contexts related to physical objects. Think of it as 'strong' or 'can take weight'. For example, if you are buying a table, you might ask if it is 'stark' (strong), but a shop assistant might use a word like 'belastbar' to say it can hold many things. At this stage, focus on the root word 'Last' (load/burden). If you can carry a heavy bag, that bag is a 'Last'. If a chair doesn't break when you sit on it, it is 'belastbar'. Just remember: belastbar = strong enough for a heavy load. Don't worry about the psychological meaning yet; just think about physical weight and strength in everyday life.
At the A2 level, you can start using 'belastbar' to describe physical health and simple work situations. If you are talking about sports, you might say your legs are 'belastbar' after a long run. In a basic job application for a part-time job, you might say 'Ich bin belastbar,' which tells the boss you are a hard worker who doesn't get tired easily. You are expanding from just 'physical weight' to 'physical energy'. You should also recognize the word in simple advertisements. If a gym says their equipment is 'hoch belastbar', it means it's high-quality and won't break. You are starting to see that this word is about more than just heavy boxes; it's about being reliable under pressure.
At the B1 level, 'belastbar' becomes a very important vocabulary word, especially for your professional life. This is the level where you move into the psychological meaning: the ability to handle stress. You should be able to use it in a job interview to describe your 'Soft Skills'. You can say: 'In stressigen Situationen bleibe ich ruhig und belastbar.' You also start to use it with adverbs like 'körperlich' (physically) or 'psychisch' (mentally). You understand that 'belastbar' is a positive trait in the German 'Arbeitswelt' (work world). You should also be able to form the noun 'die Belastbarkeit' and use it in sentences like 'Meine Belastbarkeit ist hoch.' This level is about using the word to describe your character and your professional value.
At the B2 level, you should use 'belastbar' with nuance and precision. You understand the difference between 'belastbar' and 'widerstandsfähig' or 'stressresistent'. You can use it to describe abstract concepts, like a 'belastbare Beziehung' (a resilient relationship) that can survive arguments and hard times. You are also introduced to the technical/legal side: 'belastbare Aussagen' (reliable statements) or 'belastbare Fakten' (solid facts). At this stage, you should be comfortable using the comparative 'belastbarer' and superlative 'am belastbarsten' to compare different people, materials, or arguments. You understand that 'belastbar' implies a certain 'depth' and 'reliability' that goes beyond just being strong.
At the C1 level, 'belastbar' is a tool for sophisticated analysis. You use it in academic writing or high-level business meetings to discuss the validity of data: 'Die Datenbasis ist für eine solche weitreichende Entscheidung nicht ausreichend belastbar.' (The data base is not sufficiently reliable for such a far-reaching decision). You can discuss the societal implications of 'Belastbarkeit'—for instance, the pressure on employees to be constantly 'belastbar' and the risk of burnout. You use the word in complex grammatical structures, including passive constructions and as part of extended adjective phrases. You also recognize the word in literature or high-end journalism where it might be used metaphorically to describe the 'Belastbarkeit der Demokratie' (the resilience of democracy).
At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'belastbar' and its entire semantic field. You can play with the word's connotations, perhaps using it ironically or in highly specific technical contexts (like structural engineering or advanced psychology). You understand the historical development of the word from its physical roots to its current status as a key term in 'Leistungsgesellschaft' (performance-oriented society) critiques. You can effortlessly substitute it with synonyms like 'resilient', 'strapazierfähig', or 'robust' depending on the exact register required. Your use of 'belastbar' is always contextually perfect, whether you are drafting a legal contract, a scientific paper, or a nuanced character study in a novel.

belastbar 30초 만에

  • Used for people who stay calm and productive under high pressure or heavy workloads.
  • Describes physical objects or structures that can support significant weight or force.
  • Commonly found in German job descriptions as a key professional requirement (soft skill).
  • Applied to data or arguments to indicate they are solid, reliable, and scientifically sound.

The German adjective belastbar is a cornerstone of both the German professional world and psychological discourse. At its most basic level, it describes the capacity of a person, an object, or a system to withstand pressure, weight, or stress without breaking or failing. Derived from the noun die Last (the load or burden) and the suffix -bar (-able), it literally translates to 'burden-able' or 'load-bearing'. In a modern context, however, its usage has shifted heavily toward mental and emotional resilience. When a German employer asks for a candidate who is belastbar, they are looking for someone who remains calm under pressure, can handle high workloads, and doesn't lose focus when deadlines loom. It is one of the most common 'soft skills' listed in German job advertisements, often appearing in the classic triad: belastbar, teamfähig, und flexibel (resilient, able to work in a team, and flexible).

Physical Context
In engineering or construction, a bridge or a floor is described as belastbar if it can support a specific weight. Similarly, in sports medicine, an athlete's knee might be called wieder voll belastbar after an injury, meaning it can take full physical strain again.

Nach der Operation ist sein Knie noch nicht voll belastbar.

Psychological Context
This refers to emotional stability. A belastbare Person is someone who handles setbacks well and doesn't suffer from immediate burnout when the 'load' of life or work increases. It implies a certain toughness and reliable performance under duress.

In Stresssituationen erweist sie sich als äußerst belastbar.

Data and Evidence
In academic or legal German, belastbare Zahlen or belastbare Beweise refer to 'solid' or 'reliable' data/evidence that can withstand scrutiny. It is data that doesn't 'collapse' when questioned.

Wir brauchen belastbare Beweise, bevor wir jemanden beschuldigen.

Ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter ist in dieser Branche Gold wert.

Die Brücke ist für schwere Lastwagen nicht mehr belastbar.

Using belastbar correctly involves understanding its role as an adjective and its adverbial potential. It follows standard German declension rules when used before a noun and remains unchanged when used predicatively (after a verb like sein or werden). One of the most common ways to see it is in the comparative and superlative forms: belastbarer (more resilient) and am belastbarsten (most resilient). Because the word implies a capacity, it is frequently paired with intensifiers like äußerst (extremely), wenig (hardly), or physisch/psychisch to specify the type of strain being discussed.

Predicative Use (After the verb)
This is the simplest form. You are describing the state of a person or thing directly. 'Er ist belastbar' means 'He is resilient'.

Nach dem Training war sie körperlich kaum noch belastbar.

Attributive Use (Before the noun)
Here, the ending changes based on gender, case, and article. For example, 'ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter' (masculine nominative) or 'einer belastbaren Struktur' (feminine dative).

Wir suchen eine belastbare Persönlichkeit für unser Team.

Trotz der Krise blieb er eine belastbare Stütze der Firma.

Comparative and Superlative
When comparing stress levels or material strength. 'Stahl ist belastbarer als Holz' (Steel is more resilient than wood).

Wer ist von euch am belastbarsten?

Diese Daten sind wissenschaftlich nicht belastbar.

You will encounter belastbar most frequently in the workplace, specifically during the recruitment process. It is a 'buzzword' in German HR (Human Resources). If you are reading a Stellenanzeige (job advertisement), you will almost certainly see it. It signals that the job might involve overtime, high-pressure deadlines, or multitasking. In an interview, a recruiter might ask: 'Wie belastbar sind Sie in Stressphasen?' (How resilient are you during stressful phases?). Beyond the office, the word is a staple of sports commentary and medical consultations. When a professional footballer returns from a ligament tear, the media will obsess over whether the joint is belastbar enough for a full 90-minute match.

In the Media
News anchors use it when discussing political agreements or economic forecasts. If a treaty is 'belastbar', it means it is solid enough to survive political turmoil. If a 'Konjunkturprognose' (economic forecast) is not 'belastbar', it means the underlying data is too shaky to trust.

Das politische Bündnis scheint nicht besonders belastbar zu sein.

In Everyday Life
Friends might use it when talking about relationships or mental health. 'Ich bin momentan privat sehr gefordert und nicht so belastbar wie sonst' (I'm currently very challenged privately and not as resilient as usual).

Nach der Trennung war sie emotional kaum belastbar.

Die Brücke ist erst ab nächster Woche wieder für LKW belastbar.

Ist das Material für diese extremen Temperaturen belastbar?

One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing belastbar with belastet. While they share the same root, they describe opposite states in terms of current experience. Belastbar is a capability (you CAN handle it), whereas belastet is a current state (you ARE currently under pressure/burdened). If you say 'Ich bin belastet' in a job interview, you are telling them you are currently stressed out, which is likely the opposite of what you want to convey! Another common mistake is using 'stark' (strong) when 'belastbar' (resilient) is more precise. While a strong person might be resilient, 'belastbar' specifically refers to the ability to maintain performance under a specific load.

Mistake: Belastbar vs. Belästigt
Be careful with the umlaut! 'Belästigt' means 'harassed' or 'annoyed'. Saying 'Ich bin nicht belästigt' when you mean 'I am not resilient' will lead to significant confusion.

Richtig: Ich bin im Job sehr belastbar. (I can handle stress well.)

Mistake: Overusing it for objects
While 'belastbar' works for technical loads, don't use it for things that just last a long time. For a battery that lasts long, use 'langlebig', not 'belastbar'. Use 'belastbar' for things that take pressure, like a shelf or a floor.

Falsch: Diese Batterie ist sehr belastbar. (Unless you mean it can handle high voltage spikes.)

Zu viel Stress macht auch den belastbarsten Menschen krank.

Sind diese Regale für 100kg belastbar?

German has several words that overlap with belastbar, but each has a specific 'flavor'. Understanding these nuances will make your German sound much more natural. While belastbar is the standard for work and physical pressure, widerstandsfähig is more about general resistance to external forces (like an immune system or a material against rust). Stressresistent is a modern loan-word hybrid specifically focused on the psychological aspect. Zäh (tough/leathery) implies a long-term endurance, often in difficult or uncomfortable conditions.

belastbar vs. widerstandsfähig
Belastbar is about handling a 'load' (work, weight). Widerstandsfähig is about 'resisting' something (illness, weather, attacks). You are 'belastbar' at work, but your jacket is 'widerstandsfähig' against rain.

Das Material ist sehr widerstandsfähig gegen Korrosion.

belastbar vs. stressresistent
Stressresistent is almost exclusively psychological. You wouldn't call a bridge 'stressresistent'. Belastbar covers both the bridge and the person.

In der Notaufnahme braucht man stressresistente Mitarbeiter.

belastbar vs. robust
Robust is often used for health or machinery that doesn't break easily. It implies a certain bulk or strength. Belastbar is more about the capacity to perform under pressure.

Er hat eine sehr robuste Gesundheit.

Ihre Ruhe in der Krise war unerschütterlich.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word 'Last' is related to the English word 'last' (as in 'a cobbler's last' or 'ballast'), which originally meant a weight or a footprint.

발음 가이드

UK /bəˈlastbaːɐ̯/
US /bəˈlɑstbɑr/
Second syllable (last)
라임이 맞는 단어
fassbar messbar essbar lesbar hörbar sichtbar tragbar machbar
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing 'bar' as 'bear'. It should sound like the English 'bar'.
  • Stressing the first syllable. It's be-LAST-bar.
  • Forgetting the 't' in the middle.
  • Confusing the 'a' sound with 'ä' (belästbar is wrong).
  • Swallowing the 'st' sound.

난이도

독해 3/5

Common in news and job ads, easy to recognize once you know the root.

쓰기 4/5

Requires correct adjective endings and context.

말하기 4/5

Pronunciation of 'st' and 'r' requires practice.

듣기 3/5

Distinctive sound, usually clear in professional speech.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

die Last belasten stark der Stress können

다음에 배울 것

die Resilienz die Belastbarkeit widerstandsfähig die Überlastung die Entlastung

고급

strapazierfähig unerschütterlich die Belastungsprobe stresstolerant das Durchhaltevermögen

알아야 할 문법

Adjective Endings (Mixed)

ein belastbarer Mann, eine belastbare Frau, ein belastbares Kind

Comparative Forms

belastbar -> belastbarer -> am belastbarsten

Adverbial Usage

Er arbeitet auch unter Druck belastbar.

Suffix -bar

essbar (edible), trinkbar (drinkable), belastbar (resilient)

Prefix be-

belasten (to burden), besuchen (to visit), bezahlen (to pay)

수준별 예문

1

Der Stuhl ist sehr belastbar.

The chair is very resilient (can take weight).

Simple predicative adjective.

2

Ist dieser Tisch belastbar?

Is this table resilient (strong)?

Question form.

3

Das Bett ist für zwei Personen belastbar.

The bed is resilient for two people.

Prepositional phrase 'für...'.

4

Mein Rucksack ist gut belastbar.

My backpack is very resilient.

Possessive pronoun + adjective.

5

Das Papier ist nicht belastbar.

The paper is not resilient (it tears).

Negation with 'nicht'.

6

Diese Tasche ist belastbar.

This bag is resilient.

Demonstrative pronoun.

7

Ist das Seil belastbar?

Is the rope resilient?

Simple adjective.

8

Der Boden ist belastbar.

The floor is resilient.

Subject + verb + adjective.

1

Ich bin körperlich sehr belastbar.

I am physically very resilient.

Adverbial qualifier 'körperlich'.

2

Nach dem Sport bin ich weniger belastbar.

After sports, I am less resilient.

Comparative 'weniger'.

3

Diese Regale sind bis 50 kg belastbar.

These shelves are resilient up to 50 kg.

Numerical limit 'bis...'

4

Bist du heute belastbar?

Are you resilient (feeling up to it) today?

Temporal adverb 'heute'.

5

Der neue Mitarbeiter ist sehr belastbar.

The new employee is very resilient.

Subject with attributive adjective.

6

Mein Knie ist wieder belastbar.

My knee is resilient again.

Adverb 'wieder'.

7

Diese Brücke ist nicht für LKW belastbar.

This bridge is not resilient for trucks.

Negation and specific target.

8

Wir brauchen belastbare Kartons.

We need resilient boxes.

Attributive declension (plural).

1

In Stresssituationen erweist er sich als belastbar.

In stressful situations, he proves to be resilient.

Reflexive verb 'sich erweisen als'.

2

Für diesen Job müssen Sie psychisch belastbar sein.

For this job, you must be mentally resilient.

Modal verb 'müssen' + 'sein'.

3

Sie ist eine belastbare und flexible Kollegin.

She is a resilient and flexible colleague.

Attributive adjectives (feminine).

4

Die Belastbarkeit ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft.

Resilience is an important quality.

Noun form 'Belastbarkeit'.

5

Sind die Daten für die Präsentation belastbar?

Is the data for the presentation reliable?

Abstract usage for data.

6

Ich fühle mich zurzeit nicht sehr belastbar.

I don't feel very resilient at the moment.

Reflexive 'sich fühlen'.

7

Er ist belastbarer als sein Vorgänger.

He is more resilient than his predecessor.

Comparative form 'belastbarer'.

8

Das Material muss unter Hitze belastbar bleiben.

The material must remain resilient under heat.

Infinitive construction.

1

Wir benötigen belastbare Beweise für diese Theorie.

We need solid evidence for this theory.

Attributive declension (accusative plural).

2

Das Gesundheitssystem ist momentan kaum noch belastbar.

The healthcare system is currently hardly resilient anymore.

Adverbial phrase 'kaum noch'.

3

Ein belastbares Netzwerk ist in der Krise entscheidend.

A resilient network is crucial in a crisis.

Metaphorical usage.

4

Seine Aussagen waren vor Gericht nicht belastbar.

His statements were not reliable in court.

Legal context.

5

Wie kann man die psychische Belastbarkeit steigern?

How can one increase mental resilience?

Interrogative with noun.

6

Die Brücke wurde für eine höhere Last belastbar gemacht.

The bridge was made resilient for a higher load.

Passive voice construction.

7

Trotz des hohen Drucks blieb das Team belastbar.

Despite the high pressure, the team remained resilient.

Preposition 'Trotz' + Genitive.

8

Dieses Argument ist logisch kaum belastbar.

This argument is logically hardly sustainable.

Abstract logic context.

1

Die Studie liefert keine belastbaren Ergebnisse zur Langzeitwirkung.

The study provides no reliable results on long-term effects.

Scientific register.

2

In einer globalisierten Welt müssen Lieferketten belastbarer werden.

In a globalized world, supply chains must become more resilient.

Economic context.

3

Die Belastbarkeit der demokratischen Institutionen wird derzeit geprüft.

The resilience of democratic institutions is currently being tested.

Political register.

4

Es mangelt an einer belastbaren Finanzierung für das Projekt.

There is a lack of solid funding for the project.

Idiomatic 'Es mangelt an...' + Dative.

5

Die psychische Belastbarkeit variiert stark von Individuum zu Individuum.

Mental resilience varies greatly from individual to individual.

Formal academic tone.

6

Ohne belastbare Zahlen können wir keine Prognose wagen.

Without reliable figures, we cannot venture a forecast.

Preposition 'Ohne' + Accusative.

7

Das Material zeichnet sich durch seine hohe Belastbarkeit aus.

The material is characterized by its high resilience.

Reflexive 'sich auszeichnen durch'.

8

Die Grenze der Belastbarkeit scheint hier erreicht zu sein.

The limit of resilience seems to have been reached here.

Infinitival clause 'zu sein'.

1

Die Belastbarkeit des ökologischen Gleichgewichts ist endlich.

The resilience of the ecological balance is finite.

Philosophical/Scientific context.

2

Inwiefern sind diese soziologischen Daten überhaupt belastbar?

To what extent are these sociological data reliable at all?

Advanced inquiry 'Inwiefern'.

3

Die Belastbarkeit menschlicher Beziehungen wird oft erst in Notzeiten offenbar.

The resilience of human relationships often only becomes apparent in times of need.

Literary register.

4

Eine belastbare Architektur muss auch unvorhersehbare Katastrophen einkalkulieren.

A resilient architecture must also factor in unpredictable disasters.

Technical/Abstract combination.

5

Die rhetorische Strategie erwies sich als nicht belastbar gegenüber kritischen Nachfragen.

The rhetorical strategy proved not to be resilient against critical inquiries.

Advanced analytical usage.

6

Wir müssen die Belastbarkeit unserer Infrastruktur grundlegend überdenken.

We must fundamentally rethink the resilience of our infrastructure.

Policy-making register.

7

Die Belastbarkeit der Theorie korreliert mit der Qualität der empirischen Daten.

The reliability of the theory correlates with the quality of the empirical data.

Academic 'korrelieren mit'.

8

Es bedarf einer belastbaren Rechtsgrundlage für diesen Eingriff.

A solid legal basis is required for this intervention.

Formal 'Es bedarf' + Genitive.

자주 쓰는 조합

psychisch belastbar
körperlich belastbar
voll belastbar
kaum belastbar
belastbare Zahlen
belastbare Ergebnisse
hoch belastbar
wenig belastbar
belastbare Aussage
belastbare Beziehung

자주 쓰는 구문

Nicht mehr belastbar sein

— To have reached one's limit of stress or physical capacity.

Ich bin heute einfach nicht mehr belastbar.

Voll belastbar sein

— To be at 100% capacity/health again.

Ab Montag bin ich wieder voll belastbar.

Belastbar und teamfähig

— The standard requirement in German job ads.

Wir suchen jemanden, der belastbar und teamfähig ist.

Wissenschaftlich belastbar

— Meeting high standards of scientific proof.

Diese Theorie ist wissenschaftlich nicht belastbar.

Körperlich an die Grenzen der Belastbarkeit gehen

— To push oneself to the physical limit.

Er geht beim Training oft an seine Belastbarkeit.

Eine belastbare Lösung finden

— To find a solution that works long-term and under pressure.

Wir brauchen eine belastbare Lösung für dieses Problem.

Finanziell belastbar

— Having enough money to handle unexpected costs.

Das Budget ist finanziell kaum belastbar.

Belastbare Fakten

— Hard facts that cannot be easily disputed.

Nennen Sie mir bitte belastbare Fakten.

Die Belastbarkeit testen

— To check how much someone or something can handle.

Wir müssen die Belastbarkeit des Materials testen.

Emotional belastbar

— Able to handle personal crises without breaking down.

Als Therapeut muss man emotional belastbar sein.

자주 혼동되는 단어

belastbar vs belastet

Means 'burdened' right now, not 'able to handle burden'.

belastbar vs belästigt

Means 'harassed' or 'annoyed'. Very different meaning!

belastbar vs bezahlbar

Means 'affordable'. Similar sound, different root.

관용어 및 표현

"Hart im Nehmen sein"

— To be tough and able to handle a lot of criticism or pain.

Er ist wirklich hart im Nehmen.

Informal
"Ein dickes Fell haben"

— To have 'thick skin' (not be easily offended).

In diesem Job braucht man ein dickes Fell.

Informal
"Den Kopf über Wasser halten"

— To barely manage to survive a stressful situation.

Ich versuche nur, den Kopf über Wasser zu halten.

Neutral
"Nicht aus der Ruhe zu bringen sein"

— To be impossible to upset or disturb.

Sie ist einfach nicht aus der Ruhe zu bringen.

Neutral
"Einen langen Atem haben"

— To have the stamina for a long-lasting challenge.

Für dieses Projekt brauchen wir einen langen Atem.

Neutral
"Sich nicht unterkriegen lassen"

— To not let oneself be defeated by setbacks.

Lass dich nicht unterkriegen!

Neutral
"Wie ein Fels in der Brandung"

— To be like a rock in the surf (steadfast).

Er stand wie ein Fels in der Brandung.

Literary
"An die Decke gehen"

— Opposite: To lose one's temper (not belastbar).

Geh nicht gleich an die Decke!

Informal
"Die Flinte ins Korn werfen"

— Opposite: To give up (not belastbar).

Wir dürfen jetzt nicht die Flinte ins Korn werfen.

Neutral
"Mit dem Rücken zur Wand stehen"

— To be in a very difficult, high-pressure situation.

Wir stehen mit dem Rücken zur Wand.

Neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

belastbar vs widerstandsfähig

Both mean resilient.

Widerstandsfähig is for resisting attacks/illness; belastbar is for carrying loads/stress.

Eine belastbare Brücke vs. ein widerstandsfähiges Immunsystem.

belastbar vs strapazierfähig

Both mean durable.

Strapazierfähig is for materials like cloth/carpet; belastbar is for weight/stress.

Ein strapazierfähiger Stoff vs. ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter.

belastbar vs robust

Both mean strong.

Robust implies a physical build; belastbar implies a performance capacity.

Ein robuster Hund vs. ein belastbarer Sportler.

belastbar vs labil

Antonym.

Labil is unstable; belastbar is stable under pressure.

Sie ist emotional labil.

belastbar vs haltbar

Both mean 'durable'.

Haltbar refers to shelf-life or lasting a long time; belastbar refers to taking pressure.

Die Milch ist noch haltbar.

문장 패턴

A2

Ich bin [Adverb] belastbar.

Ich bin sehr belastbar.

B1

In [Situation] bin ich belastbar.

In Stresssituationen bin ich belastbar.

B1

Wir suchen eine [Endung] Person.

Wir suchen eine belastbare Person.

B2

Die [Nomen] ist [Adverb] belastbar.

Die Brücke ist kaum belastbar.

B2

Es bedarf [Genitiv] Daten.

Es bedarf belastbarer Daten.

C1

Die Belastbarkeit von [Dativ] wird geprüft.

Die Belastbarkeit von Systemen wird geprüft.

C1

Sich als [Adjektiv] erweisen.

Er erwies sich als äußerst belastbar.

C2

Inwiefern ist [Subjekt] belastbar?

Inwiefern ist diese Theorie belastbar?

어휘 가족

명사

die Belastbarkeit
die Belastung
die Last
der Belastungstest

동사

belasten
entlasten
überlasten
lasten

형용사

belastend
belastet
unbelastet
überlastet

관련

die Resilienz
die Widerstandsfähigkeit
der Stress
die Drucktoleranz
die Stabilität

사용법

frequency

Very High (Top 2000 words)

자주 하는 실수
  • Using 'belastet' for 'resilient'. Ich bin belastbar.

    'Belastet' means you are currently feeling stressed.

  • Saying 'belästigt' instead of 'belastbar'. Ich bin belastbar.

    'Belästigt' means 'harassed'. This is a very awkward mistake!

  • Using 'belastbar' for a battery. Die Batterie ist langlebig.

    'Belastbar' is for pressure, 'langlebig' is for time.

  • Wrong adjective ending. Ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter.

    Masculine nominative needs the '-er' ending after 'ein'.

  • Stressing the first syllable. be-LAST-bar

    The prefix 'be-' is never stressed in German.

Job Interviews

Always mention 'Belastbarkeit' when applying for high-pressure jobs in Germany.

Adjective Endings

Remember: 'ein belastbarer Mann' but 'die belastbare Frau'. Practice your endings!

Technical Use

In engineering, it means 'load-bearing'. Check the context to see if it's about a person or a bridge.

Mental Health

Be aware that 'belastbar' can sometimes imply a 'work-until-you-drop' culture.

Noun Form

Learn 'die Belastbarkeit' alongside the adjective. It's very common in formal writing.

Word Stress

Put the stress on the 'LAST' part: be-LAST-bar.

Switching Words

Use 'widerstandsfähig' for health/biology and 'belastbar' for work/weight.

Reliable Data

Use 'belastbar' to describe your sources in a German essay.

Relationships

A 'belastbare Freundschaft' is a very high compliment for a friend.

Recovery

If a doctor says you are 'voll belastbar', you can go back to the gym!

암기하기

기억법

Think of a 'Last' (load) that you are 'bar' (able) to carry. You are 'load-able'!

시각적 연상

Imagine a bridge that doesn't collapse even when a huge elephant walks over it. That bridge is 'belastbar'.

Word Web

Stress Arbeit Brücke Daten Gesundheit Psychologie Kraft Ausdauer

챌린지

Try to use 'belastbar' in three different contexts today: once for your health, once for a physical object, and once for your work capacity.

어원

Comes from the Middle High German word 'last', meaning 'burden' or 'freight'. The suffix '-bar' is a common Germanic suffix meaning 'able to'.

원래 의미: Originally referred exclusively to the physical capacity of a ship or a wagon to carry freight.

Germanic

문화적 맥락

Be careful when using it to describe people; demanding someone be 'belastbar' can sometimes sound like you expect them to overwork themselves.

English speakers often use 'resilient' or 'tough', but 'belastbar' is much more common in German professional contexts than 'resilient' is in English ones.

German job portal StepStone's statistics on 'Belastbarkeit' as a top skill. The 'Belastungsprobe' (stress test) of the Euro currency in political speeches. Sports reports on players like Manuel Neuer returning to being 'voll belastbar'.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

Job Application

  • Hohe Belastbarkeit zeigen
  • In Stressphasen belastbar bleiben
  • Belastbar und flexibel
  • Meine Belastbarkeit unter Beweis stellen

Medical/Sports

  • Wieder voll belastbar sein
  • Körperlich belastbar
  • Die Belastbarkeit des Gelenks
  • Noch nicht belastbar

Engineering

  • Belastbare Konstruktion
  • Maximal belastbar bis...
  • Die Belastbarkeit des Materials
  • Statisch belastbar

Academic/Legal

  • Belastbare Daten
  • Belastbare Beweise
  • Wissenschaftlich belastbar
  • Eine belastbare Quelle

Psychology

  • Psychisch belastbar
  • Die Grenzen der Belastbarkeit
  • Emotionale Belastbarkeit
  • Wenig belastbar sein

대화 시작하기

"Wie belastbar fühlst du dich heute nach der langen Schicht?"

"Glaubst du, dass man Belastbarkeit lernen kann oder ist das angeboren?"

"Ist dieser neue Schreibtisch belastbar genug für zwei Monitore?"

"Was tust du, um in stressigen Zeiten belastbar zu bleiben?"

"Sind die Ergebnisse deiner Recherche schon belastbar genug für den Chef?"

일기 주제

Beschreibe eine Situation, in der du besonders belastbar sein musstest. Was hat dir geholfen?

Was bedeutet 'Belastbarkeit' für dich persönlich im Alltag?

Sollten Arbeitgeber immer verlangen, dass Mitarbeiter 'belastbar' sind?

Reflektiere über deine körperliche Belastbarkeit: Fühlst du dich fit oder eher erschöpft?

Denke an eine Person, die du als sehr belastbar empfindest. Welche Eigenschaften hat sie?

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, for food that lasts long, use 'haltbar'. 'Belastbar' is only for pressure or weight.

Yes, it is almost always used as a compliment for a person's work ethic or a material's quality.

'Belastung' is the actual stress/load being applied. 'Belastbarkeit' is the ability to handle it.

Yes, 'eine belastbare Beziehung' is a common way to describe a strong, stable partnership.

You can say 'nicht belastbar' or 'wenig belastbar'. 'Labil' is a stronger antonym.

Very often! It describes if an athlete is fit enough to play after an injury.

They are 'solid numbers'—data you can trust for a business decision.

Usually, people just say 'belastbar' or 'stressresistent'. 'Stressbelastbar' is rare.

Yes, it's considered B1 because it's essential for the workplace and character descriptions.

It's a vocalized 'r', sounding like a soft 'ah' (be-last-bah).

셀프 테스트 200 질문

writing

Write a sentence describing why you are a good fit for a stressful job using 'belastbar'.

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Describe a strong piece of furniture using 'belastbar'.

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Explain what a doctor means by 'wieder voll belastbar'.

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Write a short email to a boss saying you are currently not very resilient.

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Compare two materials using 'belastbarer'.

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Use 'belastbare Daten' in a sentence about a scientific study.

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Describe a relationship using 'belastbar'.

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List three synonyms for 'belastbar'.

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What is the opposite of 'belastbar'? Write a sentence with it.

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Write a job requirement for a nurse using 'belastbar'.

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Describe a bridge using 'belastbar'.

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Use the superlative 'am belastbarsten'.

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Write a sentence with 'Belastbarkeit'.

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Explain why 'belastbar' is important in the modern world.

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Use 'kaum belastbar' for an argument.

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Translate: 'The material remains resilient under heat.'

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Write a sentence using 'belastbar' and 'flexibel'.

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Describe a backpack using 'belastbar'.

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Explain the difference between 'belastbar' and 'belastet'.

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Form a question with 'belastbar'.

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speaking

Pronounce 'belastbar' three times clearly.

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Say: 'Ich bin sehr belastbar.'

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Explain in German what 'belastbar' means for a person.

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Answer the question: 'Wie belastbar sind Sie?'

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Say: 'Diese Daten sind nicht belastbar.'

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Pronounce the comparative 'belastbarer'.

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Say: 'Wir brauchen belastbare Beweise.'

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Explain why a bridge is 'belastbar'.

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Say: 'Sind Sie körperlich belastbar?'

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Pronounce the noun 'Belastbarkeit'.

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Ask a coworker if they can handle more work using 'belastbar'.

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Say: 'Das Material ist hoch belastbar.'

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Say: 'In der Krise zeigt sich, wer belastbar ist.'

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Say: 'Ich bin heute nicht belastbar.'

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Pronounce the superlative 'am belastbarsten'.

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Explain the difference between 'belastbar' and 'stark'.

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Say: 'Das ist eine belastbare Lösung.'

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Say: 'Meine Belastbarkeit hat Grenzen.'

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Ask a doctor if your leg is ready for strain.

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speaking

Say: 'Belastbare Fakten sind wichtig.'

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listening

Listen and identify: Is the speaker describing a person or an object? 'Dieser Stuhl ist bis 120kg belastbar.'

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listening

Listen: 'Ich bin im Job sehr belastbar.' What is the speaker's trait?

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Identify the word: 'Die Be-last-bar-keit ist ein Muss.'

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Listen: 'Die Brücke ist gesperrt, sie ist nicht mehr belastbar.' Why is it closed?

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Listen: 'Wir brauchen belastbare Ergebnisse.' What kind of results?

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Listen: 'Bist du belastbar?' Is this a question or a statement?

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listening

Listen: 'Er ist belastbarer als ich.' Who is more resilient?

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Listen: 'Körperlich bin ich fit, aber psychisch nicht belastbar.' How does the speaker feel?

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Listen: 'Das ist keine belastbare Aussage.' Does the speaker believe it?

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Listen: 'Voll belastbar ab Montag.' When can they start working hard?

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Listen: 'Die Belastbarkeit sinkt.' Is it going up or down?

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listening

Listen: 'Ein belastbares Bündnis.' What is being described?

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Listen: 'Sind diese Kartons belastbar?' What is the object?

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Listen: 'Am belastbarsten ist Stahl.' What is the most resilient material mentioned?

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Listen: 'Wenig belastbar.' Is that a lot or a little?

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error correction

Ich bin belästigt im Job.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich bin belastbar im Job.
error correction

Die Brücke ist nicht belastetbar.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Die Brücke ist nicht belastbar.
error correction

Wir suchen ein belastbare Mitarbeiter.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Wir suchen einen belastbaren Mitarbeiter.
error correction

Er ist am belastbarst.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Er ist am belastbarsten.
error correction

Die Belastbarheit ist wichtig.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Die Belastbarkeit ist wichtig.
error correction

Ich bin belastet, deshalb kann ich viel arbeiten.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Ich bin belastbar, deshalb kann ich viel arbeiten.
error correction

Diese Zahlen sind nicht belastbarere.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Diese Zahlen sind nicht belastbar.
error correction

Sind Sie körperlich belastbares?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Sind Sie körperlich belastbar?
error correction

Mein Knie ist wieder voll belastbarkeit.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Mein Knie ist wieder voll belastbar.
error correction

Er ist belastbarer wie ich.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Er ist belastbarer als ich.

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