This is the 12037th most frequent German word.
turnen
"Turnen" means "to do gymnastics" in English.
Here, 'turnen' is used in the sense of performing gymnastics or physical exercises, indicating a habitual action.
Ich turne regelmäßig im Verein.
I regularly practice gymnastics at the club.
In this case, 'turnen' refers to a specific instance of performing gymnastics within an educational setting.
Wir haben in der Schule geturnt.
We did gymnastics at school.
Here, 'turnen' is utilized to describe a general activity performed by children, emphasizing the developmental benefits.