Umdreher
derNounturner; one who turns something
English translations
- 01
U-turn
- 02
reversal
- 03
about-face
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Umdreher ist umgangssprachlich eine Person, die ihre Meinung oder Position plötzlich und vollständig ändert.
- English meaning
- A turncoat is colloquially a person who suddenly and completely changes their opinion or position.
- Synonym
- Kehrtwende, Sinneswandel
- German example
- Er war ein echter Umdreher, gestern noch dagegen, heute dafür.
- English example
- He was a real turncoat, against it yesterday, for it today.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Umdreher
- Plural Form
- die Umdreher
Related words
- Umdreherin
Reverser, Transformer
Example sentences with “Umdreher”
Der Umdreher für das Fleisch ist aus Metall. (The turner for the meat is made of metal.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Umdreher'?
'Umdreher' is a masculine noun (der). It is formed from the verb 'umdrehen' (to turn over) by adding the suffix -er.