Noun
die Wende
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛndə/
turning point, turnaround (decisive change)
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plural Wenden
Meanings
Noun
- turning point, turnaround (decisive change)
- the Wende (the 1989/90 political change in East Germany)
- tack (sailing manoeuvre)
Example sentence
Die Wende kam für alle überraschend.
The turning point came as a surprise to everyone.
Word forms
singular
die Wende
plural
die Wenden
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Wende
Accusativedie Wende
Dativeder Wende
Genitiveder Wende
Plural
Nominativedie Wenden
Accusativedie Wenden
Dativeden Wenden
Genitiveder Wenden
Usage
- eine Wende bringen — Bring a decisive change in direction or events.
- zum Guten wenden — The related expression means change for the better.
Das Gespräch brachte eine Wende in den Verhandlungen.
The conversation brought a turning point in the negotiations.