World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries스트레칭하다
Native Script:한국어 한글
Pronunciation / Transliteration: seuteureching-hada
"운동을 시작하기 전에 몸을 스트레칭해야 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To draw or pull out something to a greater length or breadth, especially without breaking or tearing.
"Make sure to stretch the canvas firmly across the wooden frame."
- 1
An act of straightening or extending one's limbs or body.
"After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up for a quick stretch."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'streccan', meaning to extend or spread out, originating from Proto-Germanic *strakjaną. Over centuries, the meaning broadened from physical extension of limbs or materials to figurative uses such as stretching resources or time.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Stretch"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Stretch" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
étirer
Transliteration: e-ti-re
"Il est important de bien s'étirer avant de courir."
dehnen
Transliteration: de-nen
"Man sollte seine Muskeln vor dem Training dehnen."
stendere
Transliteration: sten-de-re
"Devi stendere i pantaloni per farli asciugare."
estirar
Transliteration: es-ti-rar
"Es necesario estirar los músculos después de hacer ejercicio."
esticar
Transliteration: es-ti-kar
"É importante esticar o corpo antes do treino."
खींचना
Transliteration: kheenchna
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"व्यायाम करने से पहले मांसपेशियों को खींचना चाहिए।"
伸展
Transliteration: shēn zhǎn
Script: 中文汉字
"运动前做一下身体伸展非常重要。"
스트레칭하다
Transliteration: seuteureching-hada
Script: 한국어 한글
"운동을 시작하기 전에 몸을 스트레칭해야 합니다."
伸ばす
Transliteration: nobasu
Script: 日本語
"運動の前にしっかりと体を伸ばしましょう。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsA person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
To divide something into sections or categories, especially in order to make it easier to manage or understand.
Complete disorder and confusion.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Stretch"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.