kehren
Translation
to sweep, to turn
Examples
Er kehrt den Boden jeden Samstag.
He sweeps the floor every Saturday.
Sie kehrt dem Lärm den Rücken.
She turns her back on the noise.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to sweep (sth.) Er kehrt den Boden.
((j-m/et3)) den Rücken kehren to turn one's back on (sb./sth.) Sie kehrt dem Problem den Rücken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fegen (to sweep), wenden (to turn).
Etymology
From Old High German 'kēren' (to turn). The 'sweeping' meaning developed from the turning motion used with a broom.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'care' you take when sweeping, or the 'turn'ing motion of the broom.