strained in Dutch
strained in Dutch is gespannen — strained means tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
strained in Dutch
gespannen
Under tension; tense.
What does "strained" mean?
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adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
"There was a strained silence after the announcement."
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adjective Passed through a strainer or sieve.
"Baby food is usually strained to a smooth texture."
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strained in a sentence
- There was a strained silence after the announcement.
- Relations between the two countries remain strained.
- Baby food is usually strained to a smooth texture.
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What is "strained" in Dutch?
"strained" in Dutch is gespannen. strained means: Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
How do you use "strained" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a strained silence after the announcement." In Dutch, "strained" is gespannen.
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