Study and Employment: School Pressures

School Pressures - German Vocabulary

Expressing Stress and Pressure

Der Druck translates to pressure. This term is often used in the context of academic pressure.
The expression Stress haben signifies having stress, a common phrase used among peers.
Die Belastung is another term for strain or burden. This refers to the heavy load of responsibilities.
To express being overwhelmed, use the term überwältigt sein.

Sources of Stress

The word Die Prüfungen stands for exams. These are often a significant source of stress.
If the cause of stress is general school work, use the term Die Schularbeit.
For pressure arising from expectations and grades, remember the phrase Die Erwartungen und Noten.
Bullying, another cause of stress, translates to Das Mobbing.
Use the word Der Zeitdruck to refer to the stress caused by time pressure.

Dealing with Stress

Relaxen is a simple term for relaxing, an important part of managing stress.
The word for exercise in German is Die Übung a recommended method to alleviate stress.
To denote seeking help or advice, use the term Rat suchen.
Die Work-Life-Balance refers to the balance between work (or study) and personal life, a crucial aspect in managing stress.

Remember, while studying these words and phrases, try to associate them with your personal experiences or familiar scenarios where these expressions can be used. Practicing them in sentences or conversations can also help in retention. Good luck with your revision!