frei|drehen
Translation
to spin freely, to strip a thread, to go crazy, to run wild
Examples
Das Rad des Autos dreht auf dem Eis frei.
The car's wheel is spinning freely on the ice.
Vorsicht, sonst drehst du die Schraube frei.
Be careful, or you'll strip the screw.
Nach der Prüfung ist er völlig freigedreht.
After the exam, he completely went crazy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) freidrehen to spin freely The wheel is spinning freely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchdrehen, ausrasten; leerlaufen
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) and 'drehen' (to turn). Literally 'to turn freely'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a screw 'turning freely' because the thread is stripped, or a person's mind 'turning freely' without control.