kehren

German (Berlin)

/ˈkeːʁən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to sweep

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German kerian inherited from Proto-Germanic *karzijaną (turn, sweep) derived from Proto-Indo-European *gers- (bend, turn, twist).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gers-

Gloss

bend, turn, twist

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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