No. 537 in German
strecke
"Strecke" means "distance" or "route."
In a sentence
Die Strecke zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt 50 Kilometer.
The distance between the two cities is 50 kilometers.
Here, 'Strecke' is used to mean 'distance' or the entirety of a stretch or path between two points.
Ich strecke meine Arme nach oben, um zu gähnen.
I stretch my arms upwards to yawn.
In this context, 'strecke' is used as a verb and means 'to stretch' one's body or limbs.
Der Läufer hat die Strecke in Rekordzeit zurückgelegt.
The runner completed the route in record time.
Here, 'Strecke' refers to a racetrack or predefined route that is to be traversed.
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