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lean in Norwegian

lean in Norwegian is slank, mager — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.

lean in Norwegian

slank
adj
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
adj

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."
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lean" in Norwegian?

"lean" in Norwegian is slank, mager. 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 Norwegian, "lean" is slank, mager.

Are there other ways to say "lean" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "lean": slank, mager.

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