Überauslastung
Überauslastung is a German term that translates to "overload" or "excessive load." It is often used in technical and scientific contexts, but can also apply to everyday situations. In engineering and physics, it refers to a situation where a system or component is subjected to a force or stress that exceeds its designed capacity. This can lead to damage, malfunction, or complete failure. For example, an electrical circuit can be überauslastet if too much current flows through it, potentially causing a fuse to blow or a component to overheat. Similarly, a bridge can experience überauslastung if it carries more weight than it was designed to support.
In a more general sense, überauslastung can describe a state of being overwhelmed or overworked. This can