strain in Norwegian
strain in Norwegian is sile — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
strain in Norwegian
sile
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
What does "strain" mean?
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verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
"Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence
- Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
- He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.
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What is "strain" in Norwegian?
"strain" in Norwegian is sile. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
How do you use "strain" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In Norwegian, "strain" is sile.
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