The Dutch word for to stretch is
strekken
Dutch Definition
| stretch | |
| 1. zich rekken | |
| 2. strekken |
Translations for stretch and their definitions
| rek | |
| 1. n-n. A rack or stand. | |
| 2. n-m. The ability for a material to stretch. | |
| 3. n-m. Tolerance, flexibility, permissiveness. | |
| 4. v. first-person singular present indicative of rekken | |
| 5. v. imperative of rekken |
| zich rekken | |
| 1. to stretch |
| strekken |  © | |
| 1. v. to stretch, to extend, to reach | ||
| Hun macht strekte tot het Zwarte Woud. - Their power extended to the Black Forest. | ||
| 2. v. to reach, to extend, to stretch | ||
| Hij strekte zijn arm en vervolgens zijn been. - He extended his arm and after that his leg. | ||
| 3. v. to serve, to accommodate (+preo, tot) | ||
| De overeenkomst strekt tot voordeel van beide partijen. - The agreement serves the benefit of both parties. | ||
| Uw vriendelijke inleiding strekt tot eer. - Your kind introduction serves as an honor. | ||
| 4. v. to serve (someone) with (something) + tot (object) = with | ||
| Dat je dat zegt, strekt mij tot eer. - You saying that serves me with/as an honor. | ||
| 5. v. to suffice, to last, to serve, to accommodate | ||
| Deze aanbieding geldt zolang de voorraad strekt. - This offer applies as long as stocks last. | ||
| Rekken | |
| 1. Proper noun. . | |
| 2. v. to stretch | |
| 3. v. to prolong (in duration) | |
| 4. n. plural of rek |
| aanspannen | |
| 1. v. to stretch, to apply tension to | |
| 2. v. to put (animals) before a cart or carriage | |
| 3. v. to launch, to start (a trial or lawsuit) |
| reiken | |
| 1. v. to reach, to extend out, to stretch |
| rechttrekken | |
| 1. v. to straighten | |
| 2. v. to correct (of facts, statements) |
Dictionary entries from Wiktionary
Pronunciation
©More Dutch words for Actions
All vocabulary sets
Random Quiz:
What is the word for bay?
What is the word for bay?
Start learning Dutch vocabulary
| Subscribe to Word of the Day |
| Email: |