draaide

This is the 7862nd most frequent Dutch word.


draaide

"Turned" or "rotated" (past tense of "draaien").


This usage of 'draaide' indicates a physical turning motion.

De deur draaide langzaam open.

The door slowly turned open.


In this context, 'draaide' expresses a rotational movement of a person.

Hij draaide zich om toen hij zijn naam hoorde.

He turned around when he heard his name.


Here, 'draaide' is used metaphorically to describe a change in condition or state.

De situatie draaide in ons voordeel.

The situation turned in our favor.