English–German

“turn around” in German

German

Alsoumdrehen

Pronunciation

IPA/zaˈniːʁən/

Example

Das Management saniert das Unternehmen.

The management is turning the company around.

Illustration for sanieren (turn around)

How to say “turn around” in German

“Turn around” in German is sanieren.

A weakened structure or system receives targeted repairs until it can stand and function reliably again.

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

Example sentences with sanieren

Wir sanieren dieses Jahr das Bad.

We are renovating the bathroom this year.

Tips for using sanieren

  • Sanieren is broader and more strategic than reparieren, often implying restored long-term viability in formal language about buildings, companies, or finances.

Other German words for “turn around”

Sie dreht sich sofort um.

She turns around immediately.

“turn around” in other languages