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Globus drehen
/ˈɡloːbʊs ˈdʁeːən/
to spin a globe
Die Kinder drehten den Globus und zeigten auf verschiedene Länder.
The children spun the globe and pointed to different countries.
informal
To rotate a physical globe, often as a playful or educational activity.
Er drehte den Globus und suchte nach Australien.
He spun the globe and searched for Australia.
This phrase is commonly used in educational or recreational contexts, especially with children.
Collocations
einen Globus drehento spin a globe
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used in educational settings to describe the act of spinning a globe to learn about geography.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the phrase can be used literally, it is also sometimes used metaphorically to describe exploration or discovery.
Word Origin
Derived from the German words 'Globus' (globe) and 'drehen' (to turn/rotate).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the act of exploring or discovering new places, though its literal meaning is more common.
Word Breakdown
Globus
globe
noundrehen
to turn/rotate
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