This is the 14487th most frequent German word.
kreiste
"Kreiste" is the past tense of "kreisen," meaning "circled" or "revolved."
The word 'kreiste' is used here as the simple past tense of 'kreisen,' meaning 'to circle' or 'to revolve,' describing a bird's flight.
Der Vogel kreiste majestätisch über dem Tal.
The bird circled majestically over the valley.
The word 'kreisten' reflects the concept of repetitive or circular motion, metaphorically applied to one's thoughts.
Die Gedanken kreisten unaufhörlich in seinem Kopf.
The thoughts circled incessantly in his head.
'Kreisten' describes the orbital movement of planets, applying 'kreisen' as a physical motion in an astronomical context.