strained

streɪnd
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Translation of strained from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

tense

showing signs of stress or tension
  • Her smile was strained during the meeting.Haar glimlach was gespannen tijdens de vergadering
2.

worried

showing signs of worry and nervousness
gespannen bezorgde
  • Her strained voice revealed her anxiety.Haar gespannen stem onthulde haar angst.
3.

forced

not natural or spontaneous
  • His strained smile didn't convince anyone.Zijn geforceerde glimlach overtuigde niemand.
4.

filtered

Rare
forced through a strainer
Rare
  • The strained soup was smooth and clear.De gezeefde soep was glad en helder.
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Expressions with strained: examples in English and translations in Dutch

onder extreme stress
onder extreme druk
The team was strained to the limit after working 12-hour shifts.
gespannen relaties
The two countries have strained relations due to past conflicts.
gespannen omstandigheden
The negotiations were conducted under strained circumstances.
gespannen silicium
vervormd silicium
Strained silicon is used to enhance the performance of microprocessors.

Synonyms and analogies of strained in English

Examples of strained in a sentence

  • The atmosphere at the dinner table was strained.
  • His strained expression worried his friends.
  • The strained atmosphere made everyone uncomfortable.
  • Her strained laughter echoed in the silent room.
  • The conversation was filled with strained politeness.
  • The strained juice had no pulp left.
strain
streɪn
Verb
tr.
1.

filtering

separate liquid from solid using a filter
  • Strain the pasta before serving.Giet de pasta af voordat je het serveert.
2.

physical action

pull or stretch tightly
  • He strained his eyes trying to read the small print.Hij inspannen zijn ogen om de kleine lettertjes te lezen
3.

psychology

cause mental or emotional stress
  • The long hours began to strain his patience.De lange uren begonnen zijn geduld te belasten.
Noun
1.

emotion

feeling of stress or tension
  • The job's demands put a strain on her health.De eisen van het werk legden een druk op haar gezondheid.
2.

medical

TECH.
injury to a muscle or similar body part by overuse
TECH.
  • He suffered a strain in his shoulder during the match.Hij liep tijdens de wedstrijd een verrekking in zijn schouder op
3.

physical force

TECH.
force exerted on a material to deform it
TECH.
  • The metal showed signs of strain after the test.Het metaal vertoonde na de test tekenen van spanning

Expressions with strain: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zich inspannen voor
zich uitsloven voor
She strained after the promotion despite the challenges.
moeilijk te geloven
twijfelachtig zijn
His excuse for being late strains credulity.
ogen inspannen
ogen scherpstellen
He had to strain his eyes to read the small print.
bezwijken onder de druk
After weeks of criticism, he finally cracked under the strain.
de druk voelen
After hours of hiking, you will feel the strain on your legs.
de spanning tonen
de stress laten zien
After weeks of overtime, he began to show the strain.

Translations of "strained" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
gespannenadj.

After the long meeting, his voice sounded strained and tired.

Na de lange vergadering klonk zijn stem gespannen en vermoeid.

verrektadj./pp.

Ken, it appears that you strained your rotator cuff during the battle.

Ken, je hebt je rotatorenmanchet verrekt tijdens het gevecht.

overbelastpp.

Her voice was severely strained after speaking loudly for many hours.

Haar stem was zwaar overbelast nadat ze urenlang hard had moeten praten.

gezeefdpp.

Once the coffee is done it is strained into a measuring cup.

Zodra de koffie klaar is wordt dit gezeefd in een maatbeker.

belastpp.

Strain shows how much you have strained yourself with training lately.

Belasting laat zien hoeveel je jezelf de laatste tijd hebt belast met trainen.

geforceerdadj.

The conversation between them felt strained, lacking the usual warmth and ease.

Het gesprek tussen hen voelde geforceerd aan en miste de gebruikelijke warmte en vanzelfsprekendheid.

stroefadj.

The repressing tension between them made the conversation strained and brief.

De onderhuidse spanning tussen hen maakte het gesprek stroef en van korte duur.

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Other translations for strained:

  • gemaaktadj./pp.
  • onnatuurlijkadj.

strained: Examples and translations in context

The strained relationship between the two families caused constant arguments.

De gespannen relatie tussen de twee families zorgde voortdurend voor ruzie.

Their strained conversation revealed the tension and worry between them.

Hun gespannen gesprek liet de onderlinge spanning en ongerustheid goed merken.

Despite the calm surroundings, his eyes appeared strained and nervous.

Ondanks de rustige omgeving zagen zijn ogen er gespannen en nerveus uit.

She took a reconciling approach to heal their strained relationship.

Ze koos voor een verzoenende aanpak om hun gespannen relatie te herstellen.

Her strained expression showed how worried she was about the upcoming exam.

Haar gespannen blik liet zien hoe bezorgd ze was over het komende examen.

After hearing the bad news, his voice sounded strained and uneasy.

Na het slechte nieuws klonk zijn stem gespannen en ongemakkelijk.

The strained atmosphere in the room reflected everyone's underlying worries.

De gespannen sfeer in de kamer weerspiegelde ieders onderliggende zorgen.

They tried to thaw their strained relationship by sharing a meal together.

Ze probeerden hun gespannen relatie te ontdooien door samen een maaltijd te delen.

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