Strapaziertes

Strapaziertes is a German attributive adjective formed from the verb strapazieren, which means to strain, to overtax, or to irritate. As a past participle used as an adjective, strapaziertes describes something that has undergone strain or wear. The term is common in technical contexts as well as in everyday language, and it can refer to objects, body tissues, or mental or emotional states that have been stressed by use, exertion, or pressure. Examples include strapaziertes Material (material that has been strained or worn), strapazierte Seile (stressed ropes), strapazierte Nerven (stressed nerves), or strapazierte Haut (irritated skin).

Grammatical notes: strapaziertes is the form used before a neuter singular noun in a typical attributive position when the noun is introduced without a definite article, or in some fixed phrases. The endings change with gender, number, and article. For example: das strapazierte Material (neuter singular with definite article), ein strapaziertes Material (neuter singular with indefinite article), strapazierte Materialien (plural). For other genders, other endings apply: strapazierter Mann, strapazierte Tür, strapazierte Nerven (plural). The adjective reflects the effect of strain on the noun it modifies.

Usage and nuance: strapaziertes emphasizes the consequence of prior stress or use, often implying wear, damage, or reduced functionality. In some contexts, more specific terms such as abgenutzt, beansprucht, or überstrapaziert may be used to convey related nuances. The form is generally neutral and descriptive, suitable for encyclopedic or technical writing.