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Recken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Recken" is used as verb with the meaning of "stretch", "extend" or "reach".
Essential properties of "recken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: recken
- Simple past: reckte
- Participle: gereckt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "recken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stretch or lengthen a body part"
- Definition: "To stretch or lengthen a part of the body, especially the arms or neck."
- Translation(s): stretch, extend, reach
- Synonym(s): strecken, dehnen
- Antonym(s): zusammenziehen
- Related word(s): verlängern, ausdehnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er reckte den Hals, um besser sehen zu können.
- Sie reckte die Arme in die Luft.
- Nach dem Schlafen reckte er sich ausgiebig.
2.) "To show pride by raising head or chest"
- Definition: "To show pride or satisfaction by raising one's head or chest."
- Translation(s): puff out, stick out, raise proudly
- Synonym(s): erheben, aufrichten
- Antonym(s): senken
- Related word(s): stolzieren, prahlen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er reckte stolz die Brust.
- Sie reckte den Kopf, als sie gelobt wurde.
- Nach dem Sieg reckte er sich voller Stolz.