bogen
bend
The German word for 'bend' is 'bogen'. This word is used to describe a curve or an arch. For example, 'Der Fluss macht einen Bogen' means 'The river makes a bend'. It can also be used as a noun, as in 'Ein Bogen Papier' meaning 'A sheet of paper'.
Example sentences using: bogen
Er hat den Bogen überspannt.
He has overstepped the mark.
This phrase is used when someone has gone too far in a certain situation or crossed a boundary. In English it's equivalent to saying 'overstepped the mark'.
Er zog den Bogen weit zurück.
He pulled the bow back far.
This is a straightforward sentence referring to the action of pulling back on a bowstring. It's often used in stories or descriptions of archery.
Der Film hat einen großen Bogen gemacht.
The film took a wide berth.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where the movie avoided a certain topic/subject, or deviated significantly from a previous plot direction. The English equivalent can be 'The film took a wide berth'.