die Drehung
Translation
rotation, turn, spin, twist
Examples
Die Drehung der Erde verursacht Tag und Nacht.
The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.
Der Tänzer machte eine schnelle Drehung.
The dancer made a quick turn.
Grammar Patterns
to make a turn ... The dancer made a quick turn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rotation, Wendung (turn); Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
From the verb 'drehen' (to turn, to rotate) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung', signifying an action or result.
Memory Tips
Think of 'drehen' as 'to turn'. The '-ung' suffix makes it a noun, 'the turning' or 'rotation'. Imagine a spinning top.