lean (EN)
werkwoord, byvoeglike naamwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “lean”

lean; he leans; past leaned, leant uk, part. leaned, leant uk; ger. leaning
  1. leun
    The tree leaned to the side after the storm.
  2. neig (na of in die rigting van)
    After much thought, she leaned toward choosing the blue dress for the party.
  3. steun (teen of op)
    Tired from the long walk, she leaned against the tree, catching her breath.

byvoeglike naamwoord “lean”

lean, leaner, leanest
  1. maer
    After a year of healthy eating and exercise, Mark became noticeably leaner.
  2. maer (vleis sonder veel vet)
    She always chooses lean chicken breast for her diet to avoid extra fat.
  3. skaars
    After losing his job, Mark had to adjust to a leaner lifestyle, cutting back on all non-essential expenses.
  4. doeltreffend (met 'n fokus op nie vermorsend wees nie)
    The company's lean approach to production significantly reduced waste and increased profits.

Selfstandige naamwoord “lean”

sg. lean, pl. leans or uncountable
  1. maer deel
    For dinner, she always preferred her steak with as much lean as possible, avoiding the fatty parts.