wenden

German (Berlin)

/ˈvɛndən/

verb-irregular
Definitions
  • (transitive) to turn something so as to cook or roast it from both sides
  • (transitive) to turn something (in general)
  • (transitive) to avert; to curb
  • (intransitive) to make a u-turn; to turn around one’s car or vehicle
  • (reflexive) to turn around
  • (reflexive) to turn to; to consult

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German wenden inherited from Old High German wenten.

Origin

Old High German

wenten

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