No. 12,635 in German
wende
"Wende" means "turn" or "change," often referring to a significant political or historical turning point (e.g., the German reunification period).
In a sentence
Ich mache eine schnelle Wende und gehe zurück.
I make a quick turn and go back.
In this sentence, 'Wende' refers to a physical turn or change in direction.
Die Wende in seiner Karriere war überraschend.
The turning point in his career was surprising.
Here, 'Wende' metaphorically signifies a significant change or turning point in a context.
Ich wende den Stoff, um die Rückseite zu sehen.
I flip the fabric to see the backside.
In this example, 'wende' is used as a verb in the first person singular, demonstrating the action of turning or flipping something.
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