Whirl Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈhwɝɫ/, /ˈwɝɫ/

WERL

UK

/wˈɜːl/

WURL

Definition

To move or cause something to move quickly in a circular motion. It can also mean a fast spinning movement or a busy, confusing situation.

Usage & Nuances

More poetic or literary than 'spin' or 'turn.' Common in descriptions of weather ("whirl of snow"), emotions ("whirl of thoughts"), or fast motion. Used as verb or noun. Informal phrase: "give it a whirl" means "try it."

• Spanish: girar - dar vueltas - torbellino (sustantivo)
• Portuguese (BR): girar - rodopiar - redemoinho (substantivo)
• Portuguese (PT): girar - rodopiar - redemoinho (substantivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 旋转 - 旋动 - 旋涡（名词）
• Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉 - 旋動 - 旋渦（名詞）
• Hindi: घूमना - चक्कर (संज्ञा)
• Arabic: يدور بسرعة - دوامة (اسم)
• Bengali: ঘূর্ণায়মান হওয়া - ঘূর্ণি (আবহাওয়া/ভাবাবেগে)
• Russian: кружиться - вихрь
• Japanese: 渦巻く - 渦
• Vietnamese: xoay tròn - vòng xoáy
• Korean: 빙글빙글 돌다 - 소용돌이
• Turkish: dönmek - fırtına (hava/duygu için)
• Urdu: گھومنا - چکر
• Indonesian: berputar - pusaran

Example Sentences

The leaves whirl in the autumn wind.

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He began to whirl around the room.

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The dancer made a fast whirl.

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A sudden whirl of snow covered the street.

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My thoughts began to whirl after hearing the news.

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If you don't know how to play, just give it a whirl!

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