winden
Translation
to wind, to twist, to writhe, to wring
Examples
Sie windet einen Kranz aus Blumen.
She is winding a wreath of flowers.
Die Schlange windet sich um den Ast.
The snake is winding itself around the branch.
Er wand sich vor Schmerzen.
He writhed in pain.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((aus+3)) to wind sth. from sth. She winds a wreath from flowers.
sichAkk ((um+4)) to wind oneself around sth. The snake winds itself around the branch.
sichAkk ((vor+3)) to writhe with sth. He writhed on the floor with pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drehen (to turn), wickeln (to wrap), krümmen (to bend)
Etymology
Cognate with the English verb 'to wind' (e.g., to wind a clock).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'wind' (der Wind) causing things to 'winden' (twist and turn).