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straighten in Dutch

straighten in Dutch is rechten, recht worden, rechtmaken — straighten means to make something straight, or to become straight.

straighten in Dutch

rechten
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
recht worden
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
rechtmaken
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
rechttrekken
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
zich rechten
verb
(transitive) To cause to become straight.
opspringen
verb
overeind springen
verb

What does "straighten" mean?

  1. verb To make something straight, or to become straight.
    "He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall."
  2. verb To put something in order or tidy it up.
    "Can you straighten the living room before guests arrive?"
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straighten in a sentence

  • He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall.
  • The road straightens out after the next bend.
  • Can you straighten the living room before guests arrive?

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What is "straighten" in Dutch?

"straighten" in Dutch is rechten, recht worden, rechtmaken. straighten means: To make something straight, or to become straight.

How do you use "straighten" in a sentence?

Example: "He straightened the crooked picture frame on the wall." In Dutch, "straighten" is rechten, recht worden, rechtmaken.

Are there other ways to say "straighten" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "straighten": rechten, recht worden, rechtmaken, rechttrekken, zich rechten, opspringen.

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