wälzen
Translation
to roll, to turn over, to toss and turn
Examples
Er wälzt den schweren Stein zur Seite.
He rolls the heavy stone aside.
Das Schwein wälzt sich im Schlamm.
The pig is rolling in the mud.
Er wälzt sich nachts im Bett hin und her.
He tosses and turns in bed at night.
Grammar Patterns
((sich)) ((in sth.dat)) to roll (oneself) in (sth.) The pig rolls itself in the mud.
((sth.acc)) to roll (sth.) He rolls a heavy stone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rollen, drehen
Etymology
From Old High German 'walzan' (to turn, roll), related to the English word 'waltz'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Wal' (whale) 'wälzen' (rolling) in the ocean.