straining

ˈstreɪnɪŋ
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Translation of straining from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

intense effort

effort or exertion to a significant degree
  • His face showed signs of straining during the heavy lifting.Zijn gezicht vertoonde tekenen van grote inspanning tijdens het zware tillen
2.

filtering

TECH.
the process of passing through a filter
TECH.
  • Straining the soup removed all the lumps.Door de soep te zeven werden alle klontjes verwijderd.
3.

distortion

Rare
the act of misrepresenting information
Rare
  • His straining of the facts was misleading.Zijn verdraaiing van de feiten was misleidend.

Adjective

1.

stressful

causing stress or difficulty
  • The straining workload exhausted the team.De belastende werklast putte het team uit.
2.

effort

demanding great effort or endurance
  • The straining climb up the mountain tested the hikers’ endurance.De inspannende klim naar de top testte het uithoudingsvermogen van de wandelaars.
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Expressions with straining: examples in English and translations in Dutch

spantstuk
verbindingsbalk
The straining piece kept the roof stable during the storm.

Synonyms and analogies of straining in English

Examples of straining in a sentence

  • The straining in his voice was clear.
  • Straining the juice left it clear and smooth.
  • The recipe called for straining the sauce twice.
  • The report was full of straining that confused the readers.
  • Straining of the data led to incorrect conclusions.
  • The straining situation took a toll on her health.
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 "straining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
zwaaradj.

He felt the straining pressure of making an important decision quickly.

Hij voelde de zware druk om snel een belangrijke beslissing te nemen.

overbelastpp.

Her voice showed signs of straining as she spoke at the crowded rally.

Haar stem klonk hoorbaar overbelast terwijl ze sprak op de drukbezochte bijeenkomst.

vermoeiendprtp.

This can not only last a very long time and be physically straining, but can also lead to damages to the rim or wheel bearings.

Dit is niet alleen heel vermoeiend, bovendien duurt het lang en kan het ook leiden tot schade aan de velg of aan de wiellagers.

Noun
inspanningnf.

The straining caused her to take frequent breaks while assembling the furniture.

Door alle inspanning moest ze vaak pauze nemen tijdens het in elkaar zetten van de meubels.

overbelasting

He felt the straining in his legs after running several miles without rest.

Hij voelde de overbelasting in zijn benen nadat hij meerdere kilometers zonder pauze had gelopen.

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Other translations for straining:

  • persen

straining: Examples and translations in context

The straining effort of moving the heavy furniture left them both tired.

Door het gesjouw met de zware meubels waren ze allebei doodop.

She managed the straining task with determination despite feeling tired.

Ze klaarde de zware klus met vastberadenheid, ook al was ze moe.

He lifted the heavy box with difficulty, his muscles straining under the weight.

Hij tilde de zware doos met moeite op; zijn spieren stonden strak van de inspanning.

You do not need heavy lifting and straining your body.

U hoeft niet meer zwaar te tillen en uw lichaam te belasten.

They faced a straining situation that tested their patience and endurance.

Ze kwamen in een zware situatie terecht die hun geduld en uithoudingsvermogen op de proef stelde.

Under the straining circumstances, the workers continued their job diligently.

Ondanks de zware omstandigheden bleven de arbeiders onvermoeibaar doorwerken.

Their straining endurance was tested during the long and tough race.

Hun uithoudingsvermogen werd tot het uiterste op de proef gesteld tijdens de lange en zware wedstrijd.

She found the straining climb up the hill quite challenging.

Ze vond de zware klim de heuvel op behoorlijk uitdagend.

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