imposition in German
imposition in German is Belästigung, Zumutung, Bürde — imposition means an unwelcome demand or burden placed on someone.
imposition in German
Belästigung
The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
Zumutung
The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
Bürde
That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined.
Zumutung
That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined.
Handauflegen
(religion) A practice of laying hands on a person in a religious ceremony; used e.g. in confirmation and ordination.
Strafarbeit
(UK, school, or, university, _, slang) A task imposed on a student as punishment.
What does "imposition" mean?
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noun An unwelcome demand or burden placed on someone.
"Staying an extra week would be too much of an imposition."
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noun The act of officially establishing or enforcing something, such as a tax or rule.
"The imposition of new sanctions strained relations between the two countries."
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imposition in a sentence
- Staying an extra week would be too much of an imposition.
- The imposition of new sanctions strained relations between the two countries.
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What is "imposition" in German?
"imposition" in German is Belästigung, Zumutung, Bürde. imposition means: An unwelcome demand or burden placed on someone.
How do you use "imposition" in a sentence?
Example: "Staying an extra week would be too much of an imposition." In German, "imposition" is Belästigung, Zumutung, Bürde.
Are there other ways to say "imposition" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "imposition": Belästigung, Zumutung, Bürde, Handauflegen, Strafarbeit.
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