angestrengt
intently
Carried out with great physical or mental effort and concentration.
EXAMPLE
Sie hörte angestrengt zu, um jedes Wort zu verstehen.
She listened intently to understand every word.
angestrengt
strained
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Meanings
angestrengt
strained
Exhausted or under strain as a result of great effort.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Aufstieg wirkte er angestrengt und brauchte eine Pause.
After the long climb, he looked strained and needed a break.
angestrengt
forced
Forced and therefore seeming unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Sein angestrengtes Lächeln konnte seine Enttäuschung nicht verbergen.
His forced smile could not hide his disappointment.
Forms
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
In the sense of intense mental activity, „angestrengt“ (intently) frequently occurs with verbs such as „zuhören“ (to listen), „nachdenken“ (to think), „überlegen“ (to consider), and „beobachten“ (to observe). It describes the conscious concentration involved in the activity.
EXAMPLE
Die Schülerin dachte angestrengt nach, weil die Aufgabe sehr kompliziert war.
The student thought hard because the task was very complicated.
After exertion
After physical or mental strain, „angestrengt“ (strained) usually describes someone who looks tired and exhausted. It is often used with „aussehen“ (to look) or „wirken“ (to seem).
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Sitzung sah die Chefin müde und angestrengt aus.
After the long meeting, the manager looked tired and strained.
Context clue
When describing facial expressions, voices, or social interactions, „angestrengt“ (forced) often points to something artificial or unnatural. Signal words include „Lächeln“ (smile), „Lachen“ (laughter), „Stimme“ (voice), and „Unterhaltung“ (conversation).
EXAMPLE
Sein angestrengtes Lachen verriet, dass er sich in der Situation unwohl fühlte.
His forced laugh revealed that he felt uncomfortable in the situation.
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