turnen
Translation
to do gymnastics, to do physical exercises
Examples
Die Kinder turnen in der Halle.
The children are doing gymnastics in the hall.
Wir turnen jeden Montag.
We do gymnastics every Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to do gymnastics (in sth.) The children do gymnastics in the sports hall.
((on sth.)) to do gymnastics (on sth.) He is doing gymnastics on the parallel bars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gymnastik machen, sich bewegen; Antonyms: faulenzen, sich ausruhen
Etymology
From Middle High German 'turnen', related to English 'turn', suggesting the turning and twisting movements of gymnastics.
Memory Tips
Think of a gymnast 'turning' their body during a routine. 'Turnen' is the action of doing these turns.