Straining Meaning in English
word · lemma: strain
ˈstɹeɪnɪŋ
STRAY-ning
stɹˈeɪnɪŋ
stray-NING
Definition
Trying very hard to do something, often to the point of discomfort or difficulty; or passing liquid through something to remove solids.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a present participle of 'strain'. Can describe physical effort ('straining to lift'), visual effort ('straining to see'), or filtering liquids ('straining pasta'). Avoid confusing with 'training'. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: esforzándose - colando (líquido)Portuguese (BR): esforçando - coando (líquido)Portuguese (PT): esforçando - coando (líquido)Chinese (Simplified): 用力 - 过滤Chinese (Traditional): 用力 - 過濾Hindi: ज़ोर लगाना - छाननाArabic: يجهد نفسه - يصفّي (سائل)Bengali: চাপ দিচ্ছে - ছেঁকে নিচ্ছেRussian: напрягаясь - процеживаяJapanese: 力を入れている - こしているVietnamese: gắng sức - lọcKorean: 힘을 주는 중 - 거르는 중Turkish: zorlanıyor - süzüyorUrdu: زور لگا رہا ہے - چھان رہا ہےIndonesian: berusaha keras - menyaring
Example Sentences
He was straining to carry the heavy box.
basic
She is straining the tea into a cup.
basic
I was straining to hear what they were saying.
basic
The rope is straining under all that weight.
natural
We were straining our eyes trying to read the sign in the dark.
natural
She stood in the kitchen, straining pasta for dinner.
natural