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stretch in Dutch

stretch in Dutch is rek, strekken, rekken — stretch means to pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

stretch in Dutch

rek

noun

strekken

verb

(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.

rekken

verb

aanspannen

verb

(transitive) To pull tight.

rechttrekken

verb

(transitive) To pull tight.

strekken

verb

(transitive) To pull tight.

reiken

verb

(intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.

strekken

verb

(intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.

What does "stretch" mean?

verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
"She stretched the elastic band until it snapped."
verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
"He stretched before going for his morning run."
verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
"They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs."
noun A continuous extent of time or distance.
"It was a long, empty stretch of highway."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

stretch in a sentence

She stretched the elastic band until it snapped.
He stretched before going for his morning run.
They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs.
That claim really stretches the truth.

Similar words in Dutch

expand extend strain

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stretch" in Dutch?

"stretch" in Dutch is rek, strekken, rekken. stretch means: To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

How do you use "stretch" in a sentence?

Example: "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped." In Dutch, "stretch" is rek, strekken, rekken.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "stretch": rek, strekken, rekken, aanspannen, rechttrekken, reiken.

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