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stir in German

stir in German is Erregung, Aufruhr, rühren — stir means to mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.

stir in German

Erregung
noun
Aufruhr
noun
Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
rühren
verb
(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
umrühren
verb
(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
umrühren
verb
(transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.
rühren
verb
(transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.
anstacheln
verb
hervorrufen
verb
(transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate.
bewegen
verb
(transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.
(sich) regen
verb
(intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.
anstacheln
verb
(intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.

What does "stir" mean?

  1. verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
    "She stirred the soup so it wouldn't stick to the pan."
  2. verb To move slightly, especially after being still, or to begin waking up.
    "The baby stirred but didn't wake."
  3. verb To provoke a strong emotion or reaction in someone.
    "The speech stirred the crowd to action."
  4. noun A commotion or strong reaction, especially in public opinion.
    "The announcement caused quite a stir in the office."

stir in a sentence

  • She stirred the soup so it wouldn't stick to the pan.
  • Stir the paint well before you use it.
  • The baby stirred but didn't wake.
  • A light breeze stirred the curtains.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stir" in German?

"stir" in German is Erregung, Aufruhr, rühren. stir means: To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.

How do you use "stir" in a sentence?

Example: "She stirred the soup so it wouldn't stick to the pan." In German, "stir" is Erregung, Aufruhr, rühren.

Are there other ways to say "stir" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "stir": Erregung, Aufruhr, rühren, umrühren, anstacheln, hervorrufen.

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