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doen draaien — meaning in English

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English meaning

spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.

Senses

doen draaien is used for these senses in English:

spin (cricket, of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
spin (cricket, of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

spin — full definition

verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

draaimoment draaien tollen spinnen