lean in German
lean in German is mager, schlank, dürr — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in German
mager
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
schlank
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
dürr
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
knapp
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
lehnen
lehnen
To press against.
anlehnen
To press against.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"The chef recommended lean meat and plenty of vegetables for a lighter dinner."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"Times were lean after the shop lost its biggest customer."
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lean in a sentence
- The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up.
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip.
- I lean towards staying at home this weekend, but I haven't decided yet.
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What is "lean" in German?
"lean" in German is mager, schlank, dürr. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up." In German, "lean" is mager, schlank, dürr.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "lean": mager, schlank, dürr, knapp, lehnen, anlehnen.
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