Umkehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "umkehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umkehren
Simple past: kehrte um
Participle: umgekehrt

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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 "umkehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn back or return"

Definition: "To change direction or return to the starting point."
Translation(s): to turn back, to return, to go back, to make a U-turn
Synonym(s): zurückkehren, umdrehen
Antonym(s): fortsetzen, weitergehen
Related word(s): Rückkehr, Umkehr

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen umkehren, weil die Straße gesperrt ist.We have to turn back because the road is blocked.
Nach dem Spaziergang kehrten sie nach Hause um.After the walk, they returned home.
Er kehrte um, als er den falschen Weg bemerkte.He turned back when he noticed the wrong way.

2.) "To reverse or invert the order"

Definition: "To transform or reverse the order of something."
Translation(s): to reverse, to invert, to turn around
Synonym(s): umdrehen, umwandeln
Antonym(s): beibehalten, lassen
Related word(s): Umkehrung, Umwandlung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kehrte die Reihenfolge der Zahlen um.He reversed the order of the numbers.
Die Entscheidung wurde umgekehrt.The decision was reversed.
Man kann die Argumentation umkehren.One can reverse the argumentation.

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