lean in Swedish
lean in Swedish is mager, smal, luta — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in Swedish
mager
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
smal
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
mager
(of meat) Having little fat.
luta
luta sig mot
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
luta sig
To hang outwards.
luta
To hang outwards.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"The chef recommended lean meat and plenty of vegetables for a lighter dinner."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"Times were lean after the shop lost its biggest customer."
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lean in a sentence
- The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up.
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip.
- I lean towards staying at home this weekend, but I haven't decided yet.
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What is "lean" in Swedish?
"lean" in Swedish is mager, smal, luta. 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: "The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up." In Swedish, "lean" is mager, smal, luta.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "lean": mager, smal, luta, luta sig mot, luta sig.
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