English–German
“stretch” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpanən/
Example
Er spannt das Seil.
He stretches the rope.
How to say “stretch” in German
“Stretch” in German is spannen.
A rope is drawn tight so that slack disappears and tension holds it firm.
Example sentences with spannen
Bei Prüfungsangst spannt er sich sofort an.
When he has exam anxiety, he immediately tenses up.
Tips for using spannen
- Spannen focuses on making something taut, while ziehen can describe the pulling action without implying a taut result.
Other German words for “stretch”
Ich dehne das Tuch aus.
I stretch the cloth.
Das Dorf erstreckt sich entlang des Flusses.
The village stretches along the river.
Ich strecke den Arm aus.
I stretch my arm out.