dehnen
Translation
to stretch, to expand, to extend, to draw out
Examples
Der Sportler dehnt seine Muskeln.
The athlete stretches his muscles.
Das Gummi dehnt sich leicht.
The rubber band stretches easily.
Die Diskussion dehnte sich über Stunden.
The discussion extended over hours.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to stretch (sth.) The athlete stretches his muscles.
sichAkk to stretch The rubber band stretches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strecken, weiten; Antonyms: zusammenziehen, verkürzen.
Etymology
From Old High German 'dennen' (to make thin), related to 'dünn' (thin).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'thinning' something out by stretching it. 'Dehnen' is related to the word 'thin'.