verb
biegen
bend · turn
Etwas in eine andere Richtung drücken oder formen, sodass es nicht mehr gerade ist.
The German word „biegen“ is a verb meaning „to bend“ or „to curve“.
- It does not consist of smaller meaningful words, but stands alone.
- It describes the action of changing a straight line or object into a curve or angle, often physically bending something like metal, wood, or your body.
Similar words:
- „verbiegen“ – to bend something out of shape (often negatively, like damaging something)
- „abbiegen“ – to turn off or away (e.g., a street)
- „krümmen“ – to curve or arch (often naturally)
Differences:
- biegen is the general act of bending.
- verbiegen usually implies bending in an unnatural or harmful way.
- abbiegen is specifically used for changing direction, especially in driving/walking.
- krümmen refers to forming a natural curve or arch.
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Examples
Er bog den Draht vorsichtig mit der Zange.verb
He bent the wire carefully with the pliers.
Kannst du das Blech vorsichtig biegen?verb
Can you bend the sheet metal carefully?
An der Kreuzung biegen wir rechts ab.verb
At the intersection, we turn right.
Der Ast biegt sich im Wind.verb
The branch bends in the wind.
Die Straße biegt hinter dem Haus nach links.verb
The road bends to the left behind the house.
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