straff

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Adjective

1.
Spannung, Linguistik
  • The rope was tense and ready for climbing.Das Seil war straff und bereit zum Klettern.
  • The vowel in 'beat' is tense.Der Vokal in 'beat' ist angespannt.
2.
Spannung, Fitness
  • The rope was pulled taut for safety.Das Seil wurde zur Sicherheit straff gezogen.
  • Her taut body showed her dedication to fitness.Ihr straffer Körper zeigte ihr Engagement für Fitness.
3.
eng anliegend, Zeit
  • She wore a tight dress to the party..Sie trug ein enges Kleid auf der Party
  • We are on a tight schedule today.Wir haben heute einen engen Zeitplan.
4.
muskuläre Definition
  • She showed off her toned arms in the new dress..Sie zeigte ihre definierten Arme im neuen Kleid.
5.
Druck
DatedUK
  • The balloon was tight as a tick, ready to pop.Der Ballon war prall, bereit zu platzen.

Adverb

körperlicher Zustand
Rare
  • The rope was pulled tautly across the deck.Das Seil wurde straff über das Deck gezogen.
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Expressions with straff: translations and examples in English

The slacklined wire swayed in the wind.

Synonyms and analogies of straff in German

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Other examples with straff

The vowel in 'beat' is tense.
Der Vokal in 'beat' ist angespannt.
The novel's taut narrative kept readers engaged.
Die knappe Erzählung des Romans hielt die Leser in Atem.
We are on a tight schedule today.
Wir haben heute einen engen Zeitplan.

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

Adjective
tightadj.

Achte darauf, den Gurt straff anzuziehen, bevor die Fahrt beginnt.

Make sure to fasten the harness tight before the ride begins.

tautadj.

Er zog die Zeltschnüre fest, bis sie straff und sicher waren.

He adjusted the tent ropes until they were taut and secure.

firmadj.

Die Gelenke halten den Deckel straff an Ort und Stelle.

The hinges are firm and keep the lid in position well.

tonedadj.

Ihr Unterkörper war durch jahrelanges regelmäßiges Training straff und fit.

Her lower body was toned and fit from years of regular exercise.

stiffadj./adv.

Der Druckpunkt der Tasten ist deutlich und recht straff ausgelegt.

The keys' pressure point design is clear and fairly stiff.

Adverb
tightlyadv.

Sie planen, die Leinwand für besseren Halt straff zu spannen.

They plan to string the canvas tightly for better support.

firmlyadv.

Die Schulter ist gut bemuskelt und mit dem Brustkorb straff verbunden.

The shoulder is well muscled and firmly connected to the brisket.

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straff: Examples and translations in context

Sie halten immer alles straff organisiert, was zu weniger Fehlern führt.

They always run a tight ship, which results in fewer mistakes.

Unser neuer Projektleiter führt den Laden straff, und jeder hält seine Fristen ein.

Our new project manager steers a tight ship, and everyone meets their deadlines.

Unser Trainer führt den Laden straff, weshalb die Mannschaft konstant gute Leistungen bringt.

Our coach steers a tight ship, which is why the team performs consistently well.

Unser Direktor führt den Laden straff und duldet keine verfehlten Zielvorgaben.

Our director steers a tight ship, and there's no tolerance for missed targets.

Bitte halten Sie das Papier straff, während ich den Schnitt mache.

Please hold the paper tight while I make the cut.

Auf dieser Station führt die Oberschwester den Laden straff während jeder Schicht.

In that hospital ward, the head nurse steers a tight ship during every shift.

Unser neuer Chef führt einen straff geführten Laden; alles ist organisiert und effizient.

Our new manager runs a tight ship; everything is organized and efficient.

Die Folie muss durchgängig straff sein und eine durchgehende Spannung haben.

The film must be continuously tight and have a continuous tension.

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