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.
"He strained his back lifting the sofa."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."
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strain in a sentence
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
- She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
- Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.
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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: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." In Norwegian, "strain" is sile.
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