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spreizen

to spread (fingers, legs, toes) apart

verb SHPRY-tsen Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

spreizen means opening out digits or limbs laterally; a common instruction in ballet (die Finger spreizen) and in physical examinations. In gymnastics, gespreizt (spread) describes wide lateral leg positions.

Examples

"Spreiz die Zehen bewusst, wenn du barfuß auf dem Boden stehst."

Natural Translation

Consciously spread your toes when standing barefoot on the floor.

Literal Translation

Spread the toes consciously, when you barefoot on the floor stand.

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