strain in Swedish
strain in Swedish is stam, press, sort — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
strain in Swedish
stam
press
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
sort
sila
(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 Swedish?
"strain" in Swedish is stam, press, sort. 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 Swedish, "strain" is stam, press, sort.
Are there other ways to say "strain" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "strain": stam, press, sort, sila.
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