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Umdrehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umdrehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to turn over", "to flip over" or "to invert".
Essential properties of "umdrehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: umdrehen
- Simple past: drehte um
- Participle: umgedreht
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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 "umdrehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To turn or flip something over"
- Definition: "To turn or flip something so that it is in the opposite position to the original."
- Translation(s): to turn over, to flip over, to invert
- Synonym(s): Umkehren, Wenden
- Antonym(s): Lassen, Belassen
- Related word(s): Drehen, Kehren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte drehen Sie das Blatt um und lesen Sie weiter.
- Er drehte den Schlüssel im Schloss um.
- Sie drehte sich im Bett um und schlief weiter.
2.) "To change direction or turn around"
- Definition: "To change direction or sense, especially in the context of movement."
- Translation(s): to turn around, to turn back
- Synonym(s): Umkehren, Sich umwenden
- Antonym(s): Fortsetzen, Weitergehen
- Related word(s): Zurückgehen, Zurückkehren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Als er seinen Namen hörte, drehte er sich um.
- Das Auto drehte an der Kreuzung um und fuhr zurück.
- Wir müssen hier umdrehen, wir sind falsch gefahren.
3.) "To completely reverse or change a situation"
- Definition: "To completely change the situation or state of something."
- Translation(s): to reverse, to turn around (a situation), to transform
- Synonym(s): umkehren, umwandeln
- Antonym(s): stabilisieren, festigen
- Related word(s): verändern, wandeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Diese Entscheidung wird die ganze Situation umdrehen.
- Er hat sein Leben komplett umgedreht.
- Mit dieser Strategie können wir den Markt umdrehen.