sag

• Substantiv, das eine Form oder einen Teil bezeichnet, der nach unten hängt, durchhängt oder absinkt, meist aufgrund von Gewicht, Druck oder fehlender Stütze.

A noun referring to a shape or part that sinks, droops, or hangs down, typically due to weight, pressure, or lack of support.

1. A drooping or sinking shapeB1formal

   A part of something that hangs down or sinks lower than the rest, often due to weight or lack of support.

   Durchhängen

   • There was a noticeable sag in the middle of the old mattress.
   • The roof has a slight sag after the heavy snowfall.
   • He tried to fix the sag in the fence line.

   Synonymedipdroopslump

• Verb, das das Nachgeben, Absinken oder Sich-Biegen nach unten beschreibt, besonders unter Gewicht, Druck oder fehlender Stütze.

A verb used to describe the act of sinking, drooping, or bending downward, especially from weight, pressure, or lack of support.

1. Droop or sinkB1formal

   To sink, droop, or settle downwards due to pressure, weight, or loss of tautness.

   Durchhängen oder Absinken

   • The old mattress sagged in the middle.
   • His shoulders sagged with exhaustion after the long day.
   • The rope began to sag under the heavy load.

   Synonymebendbowdipdroopflagsettlesinkslumpwilt

   Antonymerisestiffenstraightentighten

2. Cause to sagB2formal

   To cause something to sink, droop, or settle downwards.

   Durchhängen lassen

   • The heavy rain sagged the tent's roof.
   • Constant use had sagged the springs in the sofa.
   • The weight of the snow sagged the tree branches.

   Synonymebendbowdrag downdrooppress downpull downweigh down

Phrasal-Variantensag down