Kehrtwende
dieNounabout-turn; U-turn
English translations
- 01
turnaround
- 02
about-face
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine plötzliche und vollständige Änderung der Richtung oder Meinung.
- English meaning
- U-turn
- Synonym
- Richtungswechsel, Umkehr
- German example
- Die Regierung vollzog eine Kehrtwende in ihrer Wirtschaftspolitik.
- English example
- The government made a U-turn in its economic policy.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Kehrtwende
- Plural Form
- die Kehrtwenden
Related words
- Wendung
Turn of phrase, idiom
- Trendwende
A turnaround refers to a significant change or reversal of an existing trend or development.
- Umkehr
Reversal
- Umdreher
A turncoat is colloquially a person who suddenly and completely changes their opinion or position.
- das Blatt wenden
To turn the tide
- Wende
turn
- Wende
turn
Example sentences with “Kehrtwende”
Die Regierung vollzog eine politische Kehrtwende. (The government made a political U-turn.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Kehrtwende' feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die). Plural is 'Kehrtwenden'.