VERB
drehen/ˈdʁeːən/to turn; to rotate; to film
drehen is a German verb that means to turn, to rotate, or to film. It is pronounced /ˈdʁeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "drehte" and the past participle is "gedreht".
Definitions
1.to turn or rotate something(movement)
a.to cause something to move in a circular motion
Er dreht den Schlüssel im Schloss.—He turns the key in the lock.
2.to turn oneself or change direction(reflexive, movement)
a.to move oneself around one's axis
Sie dreht sich zur Tür um.—She turns toward the door.
3.to shoot or film (a movie, scene, etc.)(media/film)
a.to make a cinematic recording
Die Regisseurin dreht einen neuen Film.—The director is shooting a new movie.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | drehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | drehe |
| Present (du) | drehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dreht |
| Preterite (ich) | drehte |
| Participle II | gedreht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | drehte |
| Imperative (singular) | drehe |
| Imperative (plural) | dreht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "drehen" mean in English?
- "drehen" means to turn, to rotate, or to film. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "drehen"?
- "drehen" is pronounced /ˈdʁeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "drehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "drehen" is "gedreht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "drehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "drehen" becomes "drehte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "drehen"?
- "drehen" is a verb in German.
