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Which word means to turn in German?

The word for "turn" in German depends on the context. Here are some options:

* drehen (to turn, rotate, spin) - This is the most general term for turning.

* wenden (to turn around, to reverse) - This refers to changing direction or turning something over.

* biegen (to bend, to turn) - This is used for turning something in a specific direction or making a sharp turn.

* umkehren (to turn around, to reverse) - This is similar to "wenden" but emphasizes the reversal of direction.

For example:

* "Drehe den Schlüssel um!" (Turn the key!)

* "Wende das Auto an der nächsten Ecke!" (Turn the car around at the next corner!)

* "Biege an der Kreuzung nach links!" (Turn left at the intersection!)

* "Umkehren ist nicht möglich!" (It's not possible to turn around!)

The specific word you need will depend on the context of your sentence.

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