This is the 862nd most frequent Dutch word.
stress
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension.
In this sentence, 'stress' is used as a noun to refer to the psychological and physical condition caused by work deadlines.
Ik voel veel stress door de deadlines op mijn werk.
I feel a lot of stress due to the deadlines at work.
Here, 'stress' is describing the anxiety or pressure experienced in the context of an upcoming exam.
De stress van het examen heeft me wakker gehouden.
The stress from the exam kept me awake.
In this context, 'stress' is again used as a noun, representing the mental tension one is advised to alleviate by relaxing.