strain in Dutch
strain in Dutch is bloedlijn, forceren, overstrekken — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
strain in Dutch
bloedlijn
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
forceren
(transitive) To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
overstrekken
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
afscheiden
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
zeven
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
scheiden
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
What does "strain" mean?
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verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
"Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence
- Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
- He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.
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What is "strain" in Dutch?
"strain" in Dutch is bloedlijn, forceren, overstrekken. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
How do you use "strain" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In Dutch, "strain" is bloedlijn, forceren, overstrekken.
Are there other ways to say "strain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "strain": bloedlijn, forceren, overstrekken, afscheiden, zeven, scheiden.
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