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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
adj
Under tension; tense.

What does "strained" mean?

  1. adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
    "There was a strained silence after the announcement."
  2. 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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