gestresst
stressed
Feeling tense and overwhelmed due to pressure, time constraints, or problems.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Prüfung war ich so gestresst, dass ich kaum schlafen konnte.
I was so stressed before the exam that I could hardly sleep.
gestresst
stressed
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Meanings
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gestresst.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gestresst.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to gestresst.
Usage tips
Word family
'Gestresst' (stressed) belongs to the verb 'stressen' (to stress) and is its past participle. As an adjective, it frequently appears in the phrase 'sich gestresst fühlen' (to feel stressed), which is used to describe how you feel.
EXAMPLE
Seit ich zwei Jobs habe, fühle ich mich oft gestresst.
Since I have two jobs, I often feel stressed.
Giving the cause
With 'gestresst durch + accusative', you can name the cause of the stress. This complement can also come before 'gestresst'.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist durch den ständigen Lärm im Büro gestresst.
She is stressed by the constant noise in the office.
Outward impression
The phrases 'gestresst wirken' (to seem stressed) and 'gestresst aussehen' (to look stressed) describe the impression a person makes. This does not mean that you are certain the person is actually feeling stressed.
EXAMPLE
Du wirkst heute ziemlich gestresst – brauchst du eine Pause?
You seem pretty stressed today—do you need a break?
In real life
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