wenden
Translation
to turn, to turn over, to address (sb.)
Examples
Er wendet das Auto auf der Straße.
He is turning the car on the street.
Bitte wenden Sie das Blatt.
Please turn over the page.
Er wendet sich an den Lehrer.
He is turning to the teacher for help.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to turn sth. Er wendet das Auto.
sichAkk ((an j-n)) to turn to sb., to address sb. Er wendet sich an den Lehrer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drehen (to turn/rotate); for the reflexive form: sich richten an
Etymology
From Old High German 'wenten', related to the English word 'wend' (as in 'to wend one's way').
Memory Tips
Think of the 'wind' changing direction, causing things to 'wenden' (turn). The reflexive form 'sich an j-n wenden' (to turn to sb) is very common.