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entspannen

relax; unwind

verb ent-SHPAN-en Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

release tension

Usage Note

entspannen used reflexively (sich entspannen) means to relax physically or mentally. In a muscle context it means to release a contracted muscle. A very frequent and productive word: Entspannungsübung (relaxation exercise).

Examples

"Nach dem Training entspannte er sich mit einem langen Bad."

Natural Translation

After training he relaxed with a long bath.

Literal Translation

After the training relaxed he himself with a long bath.

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