twist
word
/ˈtwɪst/
twist
/twˈɪst/
twist
Definition
To turn or bend something into a different shape by moving it around itself. As a noun, it can also mean a turning movement, a twisted shape, or an unexpected change in a story or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common with physical objects: 'twist the cap', 'twist your ankle', 'twist a rope'. For stories, 'a twist' usually means a surprising plot change. Don't confuse it with 'turn': 'twist' often suggests rotation, distortion, or a more forceful movement.
Spanish: torcer - giro - giro inesperado (na história)Portuguese (BR): torcer - torção - reviravoltaPortuguese (PT): torcer - torção - reviravoltaChinese (Simplified): 扭动 - 扭转 - 意外转折Chinese (Traditional): 扭動 - 扭轉 - 意外轉折Hindi: मोड़ना - मरोड़ - अप्रत्याशित मोड़Arabic: يلفّ - ليّ - منعطف مفاجئBengali: প্যাঁচানো - মোচড়ানো - মোচড় (কাহিনির চমক)Russian: крутить - скручивать - поворот (сюжета)Japanese: ねじる - ひねる - ひねり（物語の展開）Vietnamese: vặn - xoắn - nút thắt (trong truyện)Korean: 비틀다 - 꼬다 - 반전(이야기)Turkish: bükmek - burmak - sürpriz (hikayede)Urdu: مروڑنا - موڑنا - غیر متوقع موڑ (کہانی میں)Indonesian: memutar - memelintir - kejutan (dalam cerita)
Example Sentences
Please twist the lid to open the bottle.
basic
She twisted the wire into a circle.
basic
I twisted my ankle while running.
basic
The movie was good, but the ending had a weird twist.
natural
He always twists my words when he tells the story.
natural
Let's twist things a little and try a different plan.
natural