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entspannen

relax

Meaning of entspannen

release tension

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German[ɛntˈʃpanən]
relax
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entspannen with English translation

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entspannen belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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entspannen synonyms

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What's the difference between entspannen / abschalten / sich entspannen / sich erholen / ausruhen

🇩🇪German
entspannen

To recover and regain strength after illness, stress, or hard work; emphasizes restoration.

A2Very Often

Im Urlaub kann ich mich endlich richtig erholen.

В отпуске я наконец могу как следует восстановиться.

🇩🇪German

To switch off mentally, stop thinking about work or worries; often used for psychological unwinding after stress.

A2Often

Nach der Arbeit schalte ich gern beim Spazierengehen ab.

После работы я люблю отключаться во время прогулки.

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🇩🇪German
sich entspannen

The closest equivalent to relax: literally to let go of tension in the body and/or mind.

A2Very Often

Ich kann mich bei ruhiger Musik gut entspannen.

Под спокойную музыку я могу хорошо расслабиться.

🇩🇪German

To recover, especially after fatigue, illness, or hard work; more about regaining strength than just taking a short break.

A2Very Often

Nach der langen Reise muss ich mich erst einmal erholen.

После долгой поездки мне сначала нужно прийти в себя.

🇩🇪German

To rest, often as a pause for the body after effort or tiredness; sometimes simply lying down and doing nothing.

A2Very Often

Ich ruhe mich kurz aus, bevor wir weitergehen.

Я немного отдохну, прежде чем мы пойдём дальше.

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entspannen translation: relax. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce entspannen

[ɛntˈʃpanən]

entspannen translation

relax

entspannen transcription

[ɛntˈʃpanən]

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entspannen meaning: what does it mean?

sich von körperlicher oder psychischer Anspannung befreien und zur Ruhe kommen

entspannen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

entspannen is pronounced as [ɛntˈʃpanən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is entspannen part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

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