Kreisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kreisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "circle", "revolve" or "orbit".

Essential properties of "kreisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kreisen
  • Simple past: kreiste
  • Participle: gekreist

See full conjugation of kreisen

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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 "kreisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To circle or revolve"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Vögel kreisen über dem See.The birds circle above the lake.
  2. Der Hubschrauber kreist über der Stadt.The helicopter circles over the city.
  3. Die Gedanken kreisen in meinem Kopf.Thoughts circle in my head.

2.) "To circle around a topic without progress"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Diskussion kreist um das gleiche Thema.The discussion circles around the same topic.
  2. Seine Argumente kreisen ohne Ziel.His arguments circle without a goal.
  3. Wir kreisen ständig um dieselben Fragen.We constantly circle around the same questions.
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