draai

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word draai. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word draai, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say draai in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word draai you have here. The definition of the word draai will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofdraai, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch draaien.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /drɑːi/
  • Audio:(file)

Verb

draai (present draai, present participle draaiende, past participle gedraai)

  1. to turn
  2. to throw

Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From draaien.

Noun

draai m (plural draaien, diminutive draaitje n)

  1. rotation, spin, turn
Descendants
  • Papiamentu: drei, drai

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

draai

  1. inflection of draaien:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
    3. imperative