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strain in Danish

strain in Danish is pres, belaste, trykke — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

strain in Danish

pres
noun
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
belaste
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
trykke
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
trække
verb
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
overstrække
verb
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
si
verb
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

What does "strain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
    "He strained his back lifting the sofa."
  2. verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
    "She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
  3. verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
    "Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
  4. noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
    "The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."

strain in a sentence

  • He strained his back lifting the sofa.
  • Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
  • She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
  • Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.

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Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "strain" in Danish?

"strain" in Danish is pres, belaste, trykke. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

How do you use "strain" in a sentence?

Example: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." In Danish, "strain" is pres, belaste, trykke.

Are there other ways to say "strain" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 6 translations listed for "strain": pres, belaste, trykke, trække, overstrække, si.

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