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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sutorecchi suru
"彼女は走る前に筋肉をストレッチするのが好きです。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To extend or draw out to a greater length.
"She likes to stretch her muscles before running." - 2
To increase in size or capacity.
"The fabric will stretch when wet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'stretch' originates from the Old English 'streccan', meaning 'to extend'. It has evolved through Middle English, where it retained a similar meaning, reflecting the action of extending or pulling something tight.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "To Stretch" is said worldwide
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étirer
Transliteration: e.ti.ʁe
"Elle aime étirer ses muscles avant de courir."
dehnen
Transliteration: ˈdeːnən
"Sie dehnt ihre Muskeln vor dem Laufen."
allungare
Transliteration: al.lun.ɡa.re
"Le piace allungare i muscoli prima di correre."
estirar
Transliteration: es.tiˈɾaɾ
"A ella le gusta estirar los músculos antes de correr."
esticar
Transliteration: es.tʃiˈkaʁ
"Ela gosta de esticar os músculos antes de correr."
खींचना
Transliteration: khīn̄cnā
"उसे दौड़ने से पहले मांसपेशियों को खींचना पसंद है।"
拉伸
Transliteration: lā shēn
"她喜欢在跑步前拉伸肌肉。"
스트레칭하다
Transliteration: seuteurech-inghada
"그녀는 달리기 전에 근육을 스트레칭하는 것을 좋아합니다."
ストレッチする
Transliteration: sutorecchi suru
"彼女は走る前に筋肉をストレッチするのが好きです。"
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