strain

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    a physical injury to a muscle or tendon; a particular variety or breed
    de: Zerrung; Sorte
  2. verb
    to pull or stretch something; to force someone to do something
    de: dehnen; zwingen

examples

  1. He suffered a back strain.

    Er hatte eine Rücken-Zerrung.

  2. Strain the cloth.

    Ziehe das Tuch.