Zvraty

Zvraty is a term found in several Slavic languages, broadly conveying the idea of turns, reversals, or changes in direction or outcome. Its exact sense depends on the context, but it commonly denotes a physical bend as well as a figurative shift.

In geography and transportation, zvrat can refer to a bend or switchback on roads and railways, where the path changes direction multiple times to navigate terrain. Such features are described as zvrati in local signage and descriptions, emphasizing the winding nature of the route.

In literature, film, and everyday language, zvraty denotes a plot twist or a reversal of fortune—an event that alters the expected course of a narrative or situation. The term highlights sudden changes that shift outcomes, perspectives, or strategies.

The word is used across Slavic languages with related forms and shared roots linked to turning or changing. While the precise grammatical form varies by language, the core idea remains the same: a shift from one direction, state, or expectation to another. See also terms for bend, twist, or reversal in related languages for comparative context.