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to get the hang of it
Colloquial for the special way, trick, or method of doing something successfully or skillfully.
Nach ein paar Versuchen hatte ich den Dreh raus, wie man den Reifen wechselt.
After a few tries, I had gotten the hang of how to change the tire.
shoot
The process of filming a scene or an entire film; the filming.
Während des Drehs in der Altstadt kam es zu Straßensperrungen.
During the shoot in the old town, there were road closures.
turn
A single turn or rotation around an axis.
Mit einem schnellen Dreh des Handgelenks öffnete er das Glas.
With a quick turn of his wrist, he opened the jar.
All meanings of 'der Dreh' derive from the verb 'drehen' (to turn). The literal rotation ('der Dreh' = the turn), filming ('eine Szene drehen' = to shoot a scene), and the trick ('der richtige Dreh' = the right trick/knack) all have to do with some kind of turn.
Er drehte den Schlüssel im Schloss.
He turned the key in the lock.
The meaning 'trick' or 'method' is used almost exclusively in the colloquial expression 'den Dreh raushaben' (to have gotten the hang of it). It means that you have understood how something works.
Am Anfang war es schwer, aber jetzt habe ich den Dreh raus.
At first it was hard, but now I've got the hang of it.
In the context of film and television, 'der Dreh' is often used as a short form of 'die Dreharbeiten' (the filming/shooting). It is also part of words like 'Drehort' (filming location) or 'Drehbuch' (screenplay).
Der Dreh für die neue Serie beginnt nächste Woche in Berlin.
The shoot for the new series begins next week in Berlin.
trick
A Trick is a clever or skillful approach that makes a task easier. Someone who den Dreh raushat has understood and mastered the right method through practice. Trick is suitable for a helpful idea, while the expression den Dreh raushaben refers to acquired confidence and know-how.
Nach einigen Versuchen hat Lea den Dreh beim Öffnen des festen Glases raus.
After a few attempts, Lea has got the hang of opening the tightly sealed jar.
Mit einem einfachen Trick öffnet Lea das feste Glas.
With a simple trick, Lea opens the tightly sealed jar.
