der Spin
Translation
spin (physics), spin (media, politics)
Examples
Jedes Elektron hat einen Spin.
Every electron has a spin.
Der Politiker gab der Geschichte einen neuen Spin.
The politician gave the story a new spin.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to give a spin)) to give sth. a spin The advisor gave the statement a positive spin.
((to have a spin)) to have a spin The particle has a specific spin.
Similar Words
die Drehung (rotation), die Interpretation (interpretation)
Etymology
A direct loanword from English 'spin'.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'spin'. In physics, it's the literal spin of a particle. In politics, it's 'spinning' a story to make it look better.