verkehren
Translation
to operate, to run (service), to associate with, to turn into
Examples
Der Bus verkehrt stündlich.
The bus runs hourly.
Er verkehrt in den besten Kreisen.
He associates with the best circles.
Seine Sorge verkehrte sich in Freude.
His worry turned into joy.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) ((zwischen+3)) to operate between... The train operates between Berlin and Munich.
((subject)) ((in+3)) to associate in... He associates in artistic circles.
((sich)) ((in+4)) to turn into... The situation turned into the opposite.
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Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating change or process) + `kehren` (to turn). Literally 'to turn around'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Verkehr' (traffic). Vehicles 'verkehren' (operate). Also, when something is 'verkehrt' (reversed), it has turned into its opposite, linking to the other meaning.