flip in German
flip in German is werfen, wenden, schwenken — flip means to turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
flip in German
werfen
(transitive) To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.
wenden
(transitive, US) To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.
schwenken
(transitive, US) To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.
umdrehen
(transitive, US) To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.
ausflippen
(intransitive, slang) To go berserk or crazy; to be extremely thrilled or enthusiastic.
What does "flip" mean?
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verb To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
"She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back."
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verb To buy something (often property) and quickly resell it for profit.
"He hopes to flip the old flat and make a profit within a year."
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verb To suddenly become very angry or lose control (informal).
"If you tell her you lost the keys, she will flip."
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noun A maneuver that rotates something, or someone, end over end.
"The diver did a double flip before entering the water."
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flip in a sentence
- She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back.
- Could you flip the burgers before they burn on that side?
- He hopes to flip the old flat and make a profit within a year.
- Some people flip trainers online, buying limited pairs and reselling them quickly.
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What is "flip" in German?
"flip" in German is werfen, wenden, schwenken. flip means: To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
How do you use "flip" in a sentence?
Example: "She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back." In German, "flip" is werfen, wenden, schwenken.
Are there other ways to say "flip" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "flip": werfen, wenden, schwenken, umdrehen, ausflippen.
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