How is the word напрягать translated from Russian to English

Сгибать сустав или напрягать мышцу.

To bend a muscle or joint.

verb
English translation
flex

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  • Он напряг руку, чтобы показать мышцы. He flexed his arm to show his muscles.

  • Он обожает хвастаться новой машиной. He loves to flex with his new car.

  • Осторожно согни колено и задержи. Flex your knee gently and hold it there.

  • Хватит хвастаться зарплатой, всем всё равно. Stop flexing about your salary, nobody cares.

  • Танцовщица сгибает лодыжки перед каждым занятием. The dancer flexes her ankles before every class.

  • Ты опять хвастаешься этими кроссовками? Are you flexing again with those sneakers?

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FAQ about “напрягать”

How is “напрягать” translated from Russian?
“напрягать” translates into English as “flex”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “напрягать” mean?
Meaning of “напрягать”: Сгибать сустав или напрягать мышцу. In English — “flex”.
What part of speech is “напрягать”?
“напрягать” is a verb.
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