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Turnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Turnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to do gymnastics", "to tumble" or "to exercise".
Essential properties of "turnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: turnen
- Simple past: turnte
- Participle: geturnt
regularintransitive
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 "turnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To perform gymnastics or athletic exercises"
- Definition: "To perform gymnastic or athletic exercises, especially in a gym or on gymnastics equipment."
- Translation(s): to do gymnastics, to tumble, to exercise
- Synonym(s): gymnastizieren, Sporteln
- Related word(s): Turner, Turnhalle, Gymnastik
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder turnen jeden Montag in der Schule.
- Er turnt seit fünf Jahren im Verein.
- Sie turnt gerne am Barren und am Reck.
2.) "To move agilely or playfully"
- Definition: "To move in an agile or skillful manner, often playfully."
- Translation(s): to clamber, to scramble, to frolic, to move agilely
- Synonym(s): herumtollen, herumspielen
- Related word(s): Turnkunst, Bewegung, Fitness
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder turnen im Garten herum.
- Die Katze turnt auf dem Kratzbaum.
- Er turnt geschickt über das Hindernis.