Drehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Drehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn", "rotate" or "spin".

Essential properties of "drehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: drehen
  • Simple past: drehte
  • Participle: gedreht

See full conjugation of drehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "drehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn or rotate something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er dreht den Schlüssel im Schloss.He turns the key in the lock.
  2. Der Wind dreht die Windmühle.The wind turns the windmill.
  3. Sie dreht den Knopf am Radio.She turns the knob on the radio.

2.) "To turn or shift something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er dreht den Kopf zur Seite.He turns his head to the side.
  2. Sie dreht das Papier um.She turns the paper over.
  3. Ich drehe den Stuhl in deine Richtung.I turn the chair in your direction.

3.) "To film or shoot a movie/recording"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regisseur dreht eine neue Szene.The director is shooting a new scene.
  2. Sie drehen einen Dokumentarfilm.They are filming a documentary.
  3. Er dreht einen Werbespot.He is shooting a commercial.

4.) "To spin or revolve"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Tänzerin dreht sich auf der Bühne.The dancer spins on the stage.
  2. Das Auto dreht in die Kurve.The car turns into the curve.
  3. Der Ball dreht sich schnell.The ball spins quickly.

5.) "To steer or change a conversation's topic"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er dreht das Gespräch zu einem anderen Thema.He steers the conversation to another topic.
  2. Sie dreht die Diskussion in eine andere Richtung.She steers the discussion in another direction.
  3. Ich drehe das Thema auf etwas Positives.I steer the topic to something positive.
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