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turn in German

turn in German is Drehung, Abbiegung, abwechseln — turn means to move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

turn in German

Drehung
noun
A change of direction or orientation.
Abbiegung
noun
A change of direction or orientation.
abwechseln
noun
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
an der Reihe sein
noun
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
dran sein
noun
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
Zug
noun
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
Reihe
noun
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
Drehung
noun
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.
Doppelschlag
noun
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.
Umdrehung
noun
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.
Windung
noun
A single loop of a coil.
abbiegen
verb
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
drehen
verb
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
drechseln
verb
(transitive) To shape (something) symmetrically by rotating it against a stationary cutting tool, as on a lathe.
drehen
verb
wenden
verb
sich verfärben
verb
(intransitive) To change the color of the leaves in the autumn.
sich verwandeln
verb
(intransitive, or, transitive) To change condition or attitude.
verwandeln
verb
(intransitive, or, transitive) To change condition or attitude.
wenden
verb
To rebel; to go against something formerly tolerated.
werden
verb
(copulative) To become (begin to be).

What does "turn" mean?

  1. verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
    "Turn left at the next intersection."
  2. verb To become or change into something else.
    "The leaves turn red and gold in October."
  3. noun A person's chance or opportunity in a sequence, such as in a game or rota.
    "Wait your turn before you speak."
  4. noun A change in direction or course.
    "The car made a sharp turn to avoid the pothole."

turn in a sentence

  • Turn left at the next intersection.
  • The dancer turned gracefully in a full circle.
  • The leaves turn red and gold in October.
  • Milk turns sour if it's left out too long.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "turn" in German?

"turn" in German is Drehung, Abbiegung, abwechseln. turn means: To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

How do you use "turn" in a sentence?

Example: "Turn left at the next intersection." In German, "turn" is Drehung, Abbiegung, abwechseln.

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

Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "turn": Drehung, Abbiegung, abwechseln, an der Reihe sein, dran sein, Zug.

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