English–German

“bend” in German

German

Alsobeugen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊʁvə/

Example

Er fuhr in der Kurve zu schnell.

He was driving too fast around the bend.

Illustration for Kurve (bend)

How to say “bend” in German

“Bend” in German is Kurve.

A path or line bends instead of continuing straight, with the same shape visible in a road turn and a mathematical graph.

Full entry for Kurve: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kurve

Nach dem Regen war die Kurve besonders glatt.

After the rain, the bend was especially slippery.

Tips for using Kurve

  • German uses in der Kurve for being on the bend and in die Kurve for moving into it.

Other German words for “bend”

Ich beuge das Knie.

I bend my knee.

“bend” in other languages