dehnen
stretch
The German word 'dehnen' is used to describe the act of stretching or extending something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including physical exercise, as in 'Ich dehne mich vor dem Training' (I stretch before training), or in a more abstract sense, as in 'Das Budget wurde bis zum Äußersten gedehnt' (The budget was stretched to the limit).
Example sentences using: dehnen
Ich dehne mich jede Morgen nach dem Aufstehen.
I stretch every morning after getting up.
In this example, 'dehnen' is used to express the act of stretching oneself, especially as a daily routine after waking up.
Es ist wichtig, die Muskeln vor dem Training zu dehnen.
It is important to stretch the muscles before exercising.
This sentence uses 'dehnen' to describe the necessary action of elongating one's muscles as a preparation for physical training or exercise.
Der Stoff lässt sich gut dehnen.
The fabric stretches well.
Here, 'dehnen' is applied to a non-human subject, indicating the action of stretching characteristic in the material context.