This is the 2748th most frequent German word.
kehrt
"Kehrt" means "turns" or "returns" in English.
The word "kehrt" functions as part of the verb "zurückkehren" (to return), indicating a movement back to a location.
Er kehrt nach Hause zurück.
He returns home.
Here, "kehrt" is the verb "kehren" (to sweep), showing an action related to cleaning or gathering with a broom.
Sie kehrt die Blätter mit einem Besen zusammen.
She sweeps the leaves together with a broom.
In this sentence, "kehrt" is used existentially to signify returning or reverting back to a fundamental state or location.