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 move something around an axis; to turn(movement/action)
a.to cause something or oneself to rotate or spin
Die Erde dreht sich um die Sonne.—The Earth revolves around the sun.
b.to turn (something) in a different direction
Er dreht den Schlüssel im Schloss.—He turns the key in the lock.
2.to make a film; to shoot(film)
a.to create or shoot a film or video
Sie dreht gerade einen neuen Film.—She is currently shooting a new film.
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.
