English–German
“swirl” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɪɐ̯bl̩n/
Example
Das Laub wirbelt über den Gehweg.
The leaves are swirling over the sidewalk.
How to say “swirl” in German
“Swirl” in German is wirbeln.
Loose leaves or dust caught in a fast circular motion, either rising because something stirs them or moving on their own.
Example sentences with wirbeln
Der Wind wirbelt das Papier durch die Luft.
The wind whirls the paper through the air.
Tips for using wirbeln
- The separable verb aufwirbeln means to send dust or debris into the air, while plain wirbeln can describe movement without a stated cause.