demanding
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demanding
Describes a person, task, or situation that requires a lot of effort, attention, or performance and is therefore challenging or exhausting.
Ihr neuer Job als Projektmanagerin ist sehr fordernd.
Her new job as a project manager is very demanding.
insistent
In a way that demands an immediate response or the fulfillment of a wish. Often describes a particular look, gesture, or tone of voice.
Mit fordernder Stimme verlangte er, sofort zum Chef vorgelassen zu werden.
In an insistent voice, he demanded to be allowed to see the boss immediately.
The word 'fordernd' is the present participle of the verb 'fordern' (to demand). So it describes a quality that actively demands something or makes effort necessary.
Das ist ein sehr forderndes Buch, man muss sich stark konzentrieren.
This is a very demanding book; you have to concentrate hard.
Like many adjectives, 'fordernd' (demanding/insistent) can stand before a noun or be used with verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'wirken' (to seem/appear) to describe a quality.
Er hat einen sehr fordernden Charakter.
He has a very demanding character.
In the meaning 'anspruchsvoll' (challenging/demanding), 'fordernd' is often combined with people, tasks, or activities. Typical phrases are 'ein fordernder Chef' (a demanding boss), 'eine fordernde Aufgabe' (a demanding task), or 'ein forderndes Training' (a demanding workout/training session).
Ein Marathonlauf ist eine körperlich sehr fordernde Herausforderung.
A marathon is a physically very demanding challenge.
When an immediate response is being demanded, 'fordernd' often describes a type of communication. Common combinations are 'ein fordernder Blick' (an insistent look), 'eine fordernde Geste' (an insistent gesture), or 'ein fordernder Tonfall' (an insistent tone of voice).
Das Kind streckte seine Hand fordernd nach dem Spielzeug aus.
The child stretched out its hand insistently toward the toy.
strict
Streng and fordernd can both describe people who expect a lot. Streng emphasizes consistent rules and little leniency, while fordernd emphasizes high expectations for performance or effort. Streng is therefore more appropriate for discipline, while fordernd is more appropriate for challenging goals.
Die Trainerin ist fordernd und erwartet bei jeder Übung vollen Einsatz.
The coach is demanding and expects everyone to give their all in every exercise.
Die Trainerin ist streng und duldet kein Zuspätkommen.
The coach is strict and does not tolerate lateness.
