turn sein
to be one's turn
Colloquial Anglicism meaning that it is someone's turn to do something. Mainly common in youth language and gamer slang.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe meine Karte gespielt, jetzt bist du turn.
I played my card; now it's your turn.
der Turn
to be one's turn
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Register and origin
This word is an Anglicism, taken directly from English. It is used almost exclusively in informal youth language and gamer slang.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe schon gezogen, jetzt bist du turn.
I've already drawn; now it's your turn.
Fixed use
'Turn' is used only in connection with the verb 'sein' (to be), e.g. 'ich bin turn' (it's my turn). It is never declined or placed before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Wer ist als Nächstes turn?
Whose turn is it next?
Typical question
A very common use of this word is the question 'Wer ist turn?' (Whose turn is it?). In a game or activity, this asks who is next in line.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen weiterspielen. Wer ist turn?
We have to keep playing. Whose turn is it?
Compare with
Turn vs Reihe
row / series
An der Reihe sein is the neutral standard expression for saying that someone is supposed to act next. Turn sein means the same thing, but it is a colloquial Anglicism from youth and gamer language. Reihe works in general situations, while Turn can fit among young players.
Turn
Beim Onlinespiel sagt ein Jugendlicher im Chat: „Jetzt ist dein Turn.“
During the online game, a teenager says in the chat, “Now it’s your turn.”
Reihe
Beim Brettspiel sagt die Lehrerin: „Jetzt bist du an der Reihe.“
During the board game, the teacher says, “Now it’s your turn.”
In real life
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