noun🔗ShareDurchhang, AbsackenThe state of sinking or bending; a droop."The heavy snow caused a noticeable sag in the tree branch. "Der schwere Schnee verursachte ein deutliches Absacken des Astes.appearanceconditionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDurchhang, AbsenkungThe difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points."The sag in the clothesline was so great that the laundry was dragging on the ground. "Der Durchhang der Wäscheleine war so groß, dass die Wäsche auf dem Boden schleifte.technicalphysicsutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDurchbiegung, PfeilhöheThe difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens."The telescope's mirror had a slight sag, affecting the image quality. "Der Spiegel des Teleskops wies eine leichte Durchbiegung auf, was die Bildqualität beeinträchtigte.physicstechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchhängen, sich senkenTo sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane."A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn."Eine an ihren Enden gehaltene Leine oder ein Kabel hängt durch, selbst wenn sie straff gezogen ist.physicsconditionmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchhängen, sich senken(by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position."A building may sag one way or another."Ein Gebäude kann sich in die eine oder andere Richtung senken.appearanceconditionstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchhängen, erschlaffen, nachlassenTo lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced."The old bridge's supports began to sag under the heavy weight of the snow. "Die Stützen der alten Brücke begannen unter dem schweren Gewicht des Schnees durchzuhängen.appearancebodymindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHängen, durchhängen, sich senkenTo loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily."The tired student sagged along the hallway, barely lifting their feet. "Der müde Schüler schlurfte den Flur entlang und hob kaum die Füße.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchhängen, sich senken, belastenTo cause to bend or give way; to load."The heavy books made the shelf sag in the middle. "Die schweren Bücher ließen das Regal in der Mitte durchhängen.physicsmaterialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHosen tragen, die unter der Taille hängenTo wear one's trousers so that their top is well below the waist."My brother often sags his pants, even at school. "Mein Bruder trägt oft seine Hose unter der Taille, sogar in der Schule.wearstylecultureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaagAn Indian dish made from greens (usually spinach) cooked down to a thick paste."I ordered a side of sag with my naan bread at the Indian restaurant. "Ich bestellte im indischen Restaurant eine Beilage Saag zu meinem Naan-Brot.foodvegetablecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
