lean in Dutch
lean in Dutch is mager, slank, tenger — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in Dutch
mager
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
slank
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
tenger
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
(of meat) Having little fat.
karig
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
leunen
To hang outwards.
aanleunen
To press against.
leunen
To press against.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"The chef recommended lean meat and plenty of vegetables for a lighter dinner."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"Times were lean after the shop lost its biggest customer."
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lean in a sentence
- The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up.
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip.
- I lean towards staying at home this weekend, but I haven't decided yet.
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What is "lean" in Dutch?
"lean" in Dutch is mager, slank, tenger. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up." In Dutch, "lean" is mager, slank, tenger.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "lean": mager, slank, tenger, karig, leunen, aanleunen.
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