biegen
Translation
to bend, to turn, to curve
Examples
Er bog den Löffel mit seinen Händen.
He bent the spoon with his hands.
Das Auto bog um die Ecke.
The car turned the corner.
Sie bog sich vor Lachen.
She bent over with laughter.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((biegen)) to bend sth. He bent the wire.
((um+4)) ((biegen)) to turn a corner The car turned the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: krümmen (to curve); Antonyms: strecken (to straighten), gerademachen (to make straight)
Etymology
From Old High German 'biogan', related to the English word 'bow'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'biegen' with bending a 'Bogen' (bow).