VERB

strecken/ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/to stretch; to extend; to straighten

strecken is a German verb that means to stretch, to extend, or to straighten. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "streckte" and the past participle is "gestreckt".

Definitions

1.to stretch a part of the body or oneself(body movement)

a.to extend or stretch out especially limbs or body parts

Nach dem Aufwachen strecke ich meine Arme nach oben.After waking up, I stretch my arms upwards.

2.to extend in size, length, or duration; to make longer(objects/duration)

a.to stretch or elongate something (physically or in time)

Sie musste den Teig dünn strecken.She had to stretch the dough thin.

3.to dilute or thin out (e.g., a liquid) or spread out resources(fig., economics)

a.to make something last longer by adding something else

Wir mussten die Milch mit Wasser strecken.We had to stretch the milk with water.

Conjugation

Infinitivestrecken
Present (ich)strecke
Present (du)streckst
Present (er/sie/es)streckt
Preterite (ich)streckte
Participle IIgestreckt
Konjunktiv II (ich)streckte
Imperative (singular)streck
Imperative (plural)streckt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "strecken" mean in English?
"strecken" means to stretch, to extend, or to straighten. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "strecken"?
"strecken" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "strecken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "strecken" is "gestreckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "strecken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "strecken" becomes "streckte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "strecken"?
"strecken" is a verb in German.

Related verbs

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.