How to Say "Winding" in German

gewunden

The English word "winding" is translated into German as gewunden.

gewunden is used as an adjective to describe something that is moving in a sinuous or twisting manner.

Meaning: moving in a sinuous or twisting manner (adj)

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If a German speaker describes someone's logic or speech as gewunden, they are likely suggesting the person is being deceptive or evasive.
The German language uses the noun Windung to describe the physical convolutions and folds of the human brain.
In German, the word for a 'winding' river is often mäandrierend, which comes from the name of the ancient Greek river Meander.

Der Weg zum Gipfel war gewunden und schwierig.
The path to the summit was winding and difficult.
Der Fluss führte uns durch ein verschlungenes Tal.
The river led us through a winding valley.
Die kurvige Straße führte uns durch malerische Landschaften.
The winding road led us through picturesque landscapes.
Der Alpenpass hatte viele Serpentinen.
The Alpine pass had many winding curves.
Der gewundene Pfad führt durch den Wald.
The winding path leads through the forest.
Wir folgten dem gewundenen Fluss.
We followed the winding river.

Julian and Sarah are hiking in the mountains.

Julian

Dieser gewundene Weg ist sehr anstrengend.
This winding path is very exhausting.
Sarah

Ja, aber die Aussicht ist toll.
Yes, but the view is great.
Julian

Möchtest du eine Pause machen?
Do you want to take a break?
Sarah

Ja, gerne.
Yes, I'd love to.

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