spanden Learn Unstarted Summary The Dutch translation for “strained” is spanden. Examples of "strained" in use There is 1 example of the Dutch word for "strained" being used: Recording English Dutch Learn They went to great lengths to row the ship ashore, but failed. Zij spanden zich nog meer in om het schip naar de wal te roeien, maar het lukte niet. Learn Practice Lesson "strained" Practice (2) Lesson Learn Lesson words strained etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases They went to great lengths to row the ship ashore, but failed. etc. View all lesson phrases Part of Speech Courses Verbs (simple past) 18 Acknowledgements Audio Google text-to-speech