Strecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Strecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "stretch", "extend" or "lengthen".

Essential properties of "strecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: strecken
Simple past: streckte
Participle: gestreckt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "strecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To extend or lengthen"

Definition: "To extend or lengthen something in space or time."
Translation(s): stretch, extend, lengthen, prolong
Synonym(s): Ausdehnen, Verlängern, Dehnen
Antonym(s): Verkürzen
Related word(s): Ausbreiten, Spannen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie streckte ihre Arme nach dem Kind aus.She stretched out her arms towards the child.
Der Athlet streckte seine Muskeln vor dem Rennen.The athlete stretched his muscles before the race.
Wir müssen das Budget strecken, um bis zum Monatsende auszukommen.We need to stretch the budget to last until the end of the month.

2.) "To dilute or adulterate a substance"

Definition: "To dilute or adulterate a substance to increase its quantity."
Translation(s): dilute, adulterate, cut, stretch
Synonym(s): verdünnen, verwässern
Related word(s): mischen, Verfälschen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Händler wurde beschuldigt, den Wein zu strecken.The dealer was accused of diluting the wine.
Um mehr Profit zu machen, streckte er das Produkt mit billigeren Zutaten.To make more profit, he stretched the product with cheaper ingredients.
Es ist illegal, Lebensmittel zu strecken, ohne es zu deklarieren.It is illegal to adulterate food without declaring it.

3.) "To stretch one's body (e.g., when waking up)"

Definition: "To stretch the body or a part of it, especially when waking up or relaxing."
Translation(s): stretch, limber up, yawn and stretch
Synonym(s): Recken, Dehnen
Antonym(s): Zusammenziehen
Related word(s): Ausstrecken, Räkeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem langen Sitzen streckte er sich ausgiebig.After sitting for a long time, he stretched extensively.
Die Katze streckte sich genüsslich in der Sonne.The cat stretched contentedly in the sun.
Bevor du aufstehst, solltest du dich im Bett strecken.Before getting up, you should stretch in bed.

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