strapazieren

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German

Etymology

17th century, from Italian strapazzare (to handle roughly). Analysable as Strapaze +‎ -ieren.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃtrapaˈtsiːrən/, , ,
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Verb

strapazieren (weak, third-person singular present strapaziert, past tense strapazierte, past participle strapaziert, auxiliary haben)

  1. to strain, stress, tax, tire, exert greatly
  2. (figurative) to overuse, wear out (e.g. a phrase)
  3. (reflexive) to strain oneself

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