strait in German
strait in German is Meerenge, Straße, Enge — strait means a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
strait in German
Meerenge
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
Straße
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
Enge
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
What does "strait" mean?
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noun A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
"Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean."
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noun A difficult or distressing situation (usually plural: "dire straits").
"The company found itself in dire financial straits."
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strait in a sentence
- Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean.
- The company found itself in dire financial straits.
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What is "strait" in German?
"strait" in German is Meerenge, Straße, Enge. strait means: A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
How do you use "strait" in a sentence?
Example: "Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean." In German, "strait" is Meerenge, Straße, Enge.
Are there other ways to say "strait" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "strait": Meerenge, Straße, Enge.
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