rühren
to stir
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʁyːʁən/
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Cultural Note
The separable verb 'umrühren' (to stir around) is more common in cooking contexts. 'Rührei' (stirred egg) is the German word for scrambled eggs — literally 'stirred egg.' The related adjective 'rührend' means 'touching' or 'moving' emotionally.
📝 Example Sentences
Rühr die Soße bitte ständig um.
Please stir the sauce constantly.
Ich rühre den Teig mit einem Holzlöffel.
I'm stirring the batter with a wooden spoon.