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 cause something to turn or rotate around an axis(motion/action)
a.to turn or twist something
Sie drehte den Schlüssel im Schloss.—She turned the key in the lock.
b.to rotate or spin
Der Ventilator dreht sich schnell.—The fan is spinning quickly.
2.to shoot or make a film, record video(film/television)
a.to film a movie or video scene
Der Regisseur dreht einen neuen Film.—The director is filming 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.
