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noun

Schwanken, Schwingen

The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

Examples :

"The chef's precise sway of the cleaver was impressive. "

Das präzise Schwingen des Hackmessers durch den Koch war beeindruckend.

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noun

Wiegen, Schaukeln

A rocking or swinging motion.

Examples :

"The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."

Das alte Lied verursachte ein leichtes Wiegen bei allen im Raum.

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noun

Einfluss, Gewicht, Autorität

Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side

Examples :

"The teacher's sway over the students was undeniable; they listened attentively to everything she said. "

Der Einfluss der Lehrerin auf die Schüler war unbestreitbar; sie hörten aufmerksam zu, was sie sagte.

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Einfluss, Übergewicht

Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.

Examples :

"The sway of public opinion clearly favored a new school policy. "

Der Einfluss der öffentlichen Meinung sprach sich deutlich für eine neue Schulpolitik aus.

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Herrschaft, Einfluss

Rule; dominion; control; power.

Examples :

"The teacher's sway over the classroom was absolute; the students followed her instructions without question. "

Der Einfluss der Lehrerin auf das Klassenzimmer war absolut; die Schüler befolgten ihre Anweisungen ohne zu zögern.

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noun

Schwinge, Rute

A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.

Examples :

"The thatcher carefully tightened the sway around the bundle of reeds, securing it firmly to the roof. "

Der Dachdecker zog die Schwinge vorsichtig um das Bündel Schilf fest und befestigte es fest am Dach.

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noun

Seitenbewegung, Seitenausschlag

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's lateral motion.

Examples :

"The car's sway during the bumpy road made it difficult to concentrate on my math homework. "

Die Seitenbewegung des Autos während der holprigen Fahrt erschwerte es mir, mich auf meine Mathehausaufgaben zu konzentrieren.

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verb

Schwanken, schwingen, wiegen

To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

Examples :

"sway to the music; The trees swayed in the breeze."

Sich zur Musik wiegen; Die Bäume wiegten sich im Wind.

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verb

Schwingen, wiegen, schwenken

To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.

Examples :

"to sway the sceptre"

Das Zepter schwingen.

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verb

Beeinflussen, lenken

To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade.

Examples :

"Do you think you can sway their decision?"

Glaubst du, du kannst ihre Entscheidung beeinflussen?

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verb

Schwanken, schwingen

To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp.

Examples :

"reeds swayed by the wind; judgment swayed by passion"

Von Wind bewegtes Schilf; durch Leidenschaft beeinflusstes Urteil.

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verb

Hissen

To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.

Examples :

"to sway up the yards"

die Rahen hissen

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verb

Schwanken, neigen

To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.

Examples :

"The old oak tree swayed gently in the breeze. "

Die alte Eiche schwankte sanft im Wind.

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verb

Beeinflussen, prägen

To have weight or influence.

Examples :

"The teacher's strong arguments swayed the students' opinions on the project. "

Die starken Argumente des Lehrers beeinflussten die Meinungen der Schüler über das Projekt.

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verb

Herrschen, regieren

To bear sway; to rule; to govern.

Examples :

"The principal's opinion continues to sway the school board's decisions. "

Die Meinung des Schulleiters beeinflusst weiterhin die Entscheidungen des Schulvorstands.

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