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straffen

to tighten, tone muscles or skin

verb SHTRAF-fen Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

to firm up

Usage Note

Straffen in a body context means to tone or firm muscles or skin — die Muskulatur straffen. It is used in fitness and cosmetic contexts; also used reflexively: sich straffen (to tighten up).

Examples

"Regelmäßiges Training hilft, die Bauchmuskulatur zu straffen."

Natural Translation

Regular training helps to tone the abdominal muscles.

Literal Translation

Regular training helps, the abdominal musculature to tighten.

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