Wenden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wenden" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn", "reverse" or "flip".

Essential properties of "wenden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wenden
  • Simple past: wandte
  • Participle: gewendet

See full conjugation of wenden

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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 "wenden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn or change direction of a vehicle/object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste das Auto wenden, um in die andere Richtung zu fahren.He had to turn the car around to drive in the other direction.
  2. Sie wenden den Pfannkuchen, damit er auf beiden Seiten gebraten wird.They flip the pancake so it gets fried on both sides.
  3. Der Busfahrer hat den Bus wenden auf der engen Straße.The bus driver turned the bus around on the narrow street.

2.) "To apply something (e.g., a measure, resource)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wendet viel Zeit auf seine Hobbys.He dedicates a lot of time to his hobbies.
  2. Sie wenden die neue Methode auf ihre Arbeit an.They apply the new method to their work.
  3. Er wendet seine Energie auf das Projekt.He dedicates his energy to the project.

3.) "To seek help or advice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, kannst du dich an mich wenden.If you need help, you can turn to me.
  2. Er hat sich an einen Anwalt wendet.He turned to a lawyer.
  3. Sie wenden sich an die Behörden, um Unterstützung zu erhalten.They turn to the authorities to receive support.

4.) "To change direction on a route/path"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wanderer wendet sich nach links.The hiker turns to the left.
  2. An der Kreuzung musst du wenden.At the intersection, you have to turn around.
  3. Sie wenden nach rechts ab.They turn off to the right.

5.) "To reverse direction or course"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wendet das Blatt um.He turns the page over.
  2. Sie wenden die Richtung des Flusses.They reverse the direction of the river.
  3. Er wendet die Reihenfolge der Seiten.He reverses the order of the pages.
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