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."
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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."
- The company tried to spin the poor sales figures as a sign of healthy caution.
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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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