spin in German
spin in German is Spin, Beschönigung, Schönfärberei — spin means to turn around quickly on an axis.
spin in German
Spin
(quantum mechanics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
Beschönigung
(countable, uncountable, figurative) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
Schönfärberei
(countable, uncountable, figurative) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
Zurechtlegung
(countable, uncountable, figurative) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
passende Auslegung
(countable, uncountable, figurative) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
Trudeln
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
Drall
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
Spritztour
A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.
drehen
rotieren
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
schleudern
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
spinnen
beschönigen
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
positiv darstellen
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
schönreden
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
What does "spin" mean?
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verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
"The dancer spun gracefully across the stage."
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verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
"The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring.""
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noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
"Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season."
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noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.
"He took the new car for a spin around the block."
spin in a sentence
- The dancer spun gracefully across the stage.
- The wheel spun freely once the brake was released.
- The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring."
- Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "spin" in German?
"spin" in German is Spin, Beschönigung, Schönfärberei. spin means: To turn around quickly on an axis.
How do you use "spin" in a sentence?
Example: "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage." In German, "spin" is Spin, Beschönigung, Schönfärberei.
Are there other ways to say "spin" in German?
Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "spin": Spin, Beschönigung, Schönfärberei, Zurechtlegung, passende Auslegung, Trudeln.
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