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 sb.)) 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
Derived from Old High German 'wenten', cognate with the English 'wend' (e.g., 'to wend your way home').
Memory Tips
Connect 'wenden' with 'wend'. The reflexive use, 'sich an jemanden wenden', means to address or approach someone, as if turning towards them.