Kehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sweep", "to return" or "to go back".

Essential properties of "kehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kehren
Simple past: kehrte
Participle: gekehrt

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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 "kehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sweep"

Definition: "To move something with a broom or brush, to sweep."
Translation(s): to sweep
Synonym(s): fegen, säubern
Related word(s): Besen, Staub

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss den Boden kehren.I have to sweep the floor.
Er kehrt jeden Morgen die Straße.He sweeps the street every morning.
Sie kehrte den Staub aus dem Zimmer.She swept the dust out of the room.

2.) "To return, to go back"

Definition: "To return or go back to a previous place or state."
Translation(s): to return, to go back
Synonym(s): zurückkommen, heimkehren
Antonym(s): weggehen, verlassen
Related word(s): Rückkehr, Heimkehr

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Urlaub kehrten sie nach Hause zurück.After the holiday, they returned home.
Er kehrt immer wieder zu seinen Wurzeln.He always returns to his roots.
Sie kehrte nach Jahren ins Dorf zurück.She returned to the village after years.

3.) "To turn, to change direction"

Definition: "To turn or change direction."
Translation(s): to turn, to change direction
Synonym(s): wenden, drehen
Related word(s): Richtung, Kurve

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wind kehrt plötzlich.The wind suddenly turns.
Sie kehrten den Wagen um.They turned the car around.
Er kehrt die Richtung der Diskussion.He turns the direction of the discussion.

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