How is the word drehen translated from German to English

English translation
twist
verb

Etwas um sich selbst drehen.

To turn something around itself.

Examples with “drehen”

See how the word “drehen” is used in sentences

  • Dreh den Deckel, um ihn zu öffnen. — Twist the lid to open.

  • Die Wendung am Ende verändert alles. — The twist at the end changes everything.

  • Du musst den Draht um den Pfosten drehen. — You have to twist the wire around the post.

  • Ich habe diese Wendung nicht kommen sehen. — I did not see that twist coming.

  • In welche Richtung drehe ich den Knopf? — Which way do I twist the knob?

  • Das Buch ist für seine Wendung bekannt. — The book is famous for its twist.

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