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twist in German

twist in German is Twist, Zwirn, Biegung — twist means to turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

twist in German

Twist
noun
A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
Zwirn
noun
A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
Biegung
noun
A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
Wendung
noun
An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
Twist
noun
The spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon.
drehen
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
verziehen
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
wickeln
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
verdrehen
verb
To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.

What does "twist" mean?

  1. verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
    "He twisted the cap off the bottle."
  2. verb To distort the meaning of something said or written.
    "The reporter twisted his words to make a better headline."
  3. noun An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.
    "The movie's final twist caught everyone off guard."

twist in a sentence

  • He twisted the cap off the bottle.
  • She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb.
  • The reporter twisted his words to make a better headline.
  • The movie's final twist caught everyone off guard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "twist" in German?

"twist" in German is Twist, Zwirn, Biegung. twist means: To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

How do you use "twist" in a sentence?

Example: "He twisted the cap off the bottle." In German, "twist" is Twist, Zwirn, Biegung.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "twist": Twist, Zwirn, Biegung, Wendung, drehen, verziehen.

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