um|rühren
Translation
to stir, to stir around
Examples
Bitte rühre die Suppe um.
Please stir the soup.
Man muss den Teig gut umrühren.
You have to stir the dough well.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) umrühren to stir ((sth.)) Please stir the soup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mischen (to mix), verrühren (to stir together)
Etymology
From the prefix um- (around) and rühren (to stir, to move). Literally 'to stir around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine stirring something 'around' (um) in a circular motion in a pot.