die Rotation
Translation
rotation, spin, turn, alternation
Examples
Die Rotation der Erde verursacht Tag und Nacht.
The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
In der Landwirtschaft ist die Rotation der Kulturen wichtig.
In agriculture, crop rotation is important.
Grammar Patterns
the rotation ((of sth.)) the rotation of sth. The rotation of the Earth is fast.
to be in rotation to be rotating The spinning top is in rotation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Drehung (turn), Umdrehung (revolution); Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
From Latin 'rotatio' (a turning), related to 'rota' (wheel). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Think of a helicopter 'rotor' which rotates. The word is very similar across many languages.