sieben — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fine adj Of high quality; excellent.
- seven num The number 7, one more than six and one less than eight.
- sieve noun A kitchen tool with a mesh bottom used to separate larger pieces from smaller ones or to drain liquid from solids.
- sift verb To pass a dry substance through a sieve to remove lumps or separate fine from coarse.
- strain verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
Senses
sieben is used for these senses in English:
- fine (transitive) To clarify (wine and beer) by filtration.
- seven The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.
- seven A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements.
- sieve To strain, sift or sort using a sieve.
- strain (transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
fine — full definition
- adj Of high quality; excellent.
- adj Acceptable or satisfactory; not causing concern.
- adj Made up of very small or thin parts.
- adj Bright and dry, describing weather.
- noun A sum of money that must be paid as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.