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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
adj
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
schlank
adj
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
dürr
adj
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
adj
knapp
adj
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
lehnen
verb
lehnen
verb
To press against.
anlehnen
verb
To press against.

What does "lean" mean?

  1. verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
    "She leaned against the wall to catch her breath."
  2. verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
    "The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal."
  3. adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
    "He trained hard to stay lean before the fight."
  4. adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
    "It was a lean year for the farm after the drought."

lean in a sentence

  • She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
  • He leaned the ladder against the house.
  • The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal.
  • He trained hard to stay lean before the fight.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "She leaned against the wall to catch her breath." 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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