VERB
turnen/ˈtʊʁnən/to do gymnastics; to exercise (gymnastics); to work out (at a gym)
turnen is a German verb that means to do gymnastics, to exercise (gymnastics), or to work out (at a gym). It is pronounced /ˈtʊʁnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "turnte" and the past participle is "geturnt".
Definitions
1.to do gymnastics or perform gymnastic exercises(physical activity, sport)
a.to practice gymnastics as a sport or physical exercise
Kinder turnen in der Sporthalle.—Children do gymnastics in the gym.
b.to perform acrobatics or gymnastic movements
Im Zirkus turnen die Artisten auf dem Trapez.—In the circus, the artists perform gymnastics on the trapeze.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | turnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | turne |
| Present (du) | turnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | turnt |
| Preterite (ich) | turnte |
| Participle II | geturnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | turnte |
| Imperative (singular) | turne |
| Imperative (plural) | turnt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "turnen" mean in English?
- "turnen" means to do gymnastics, to exercise (gymnastics), or to work out (at a gym). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "turnen"?
- "turnen" is pronounced /ˈtʊʁnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "turnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "turnen" is "geturnt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "turnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "turnen" becomes "turnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "turnen"?
- "turnen" is a verb in German.
