verb🔗ShareSchwingen, pendelnTo rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."Die Pflanze schwang sich im Wind.physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTanzenTo dance."The students were swinging to the lively music at the school dance. "Die Schüler tanzten zu der lebhaften Musik beim Schulball.danceentertainmentmusicactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchaukelnTo ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."Die Kinder lachten, als sie schaukelten.entertainmentactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAm Swingen teilnehmen, an einem Swingerclub teilnehmenTo participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping."The couple was rumored to be swinging, causing a stir in their small town. "Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das Paar am Swingen teilnahm, was in ihrer kleinen Stadt für Aufruhr sorgte.sexfamilyculturesocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHängenTo hang from the gallows."After being found guilty of treason, the traitor was swinging from the gallows. "Nachdem er wegen Hochverrats für schuldig befunden worden war, hing der Verräter am Galgen.lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich seitlich bewegen(of a ball) to move sideways in its trajectory."The baseball swung sideways as it flew through the air. "Der Baseball bewegte sich seitlich, als er durch die Luft flog.sportphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwanken, schwingenTo fluctuate or change."My mood was swinging wildly between happiness and sadness all day. "Meine Stimmung schwankte den ganzen Tag wild zwischen Glück und Traurigkeit.tendencyactionconditionprocessfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwingen, pendelnTo move (an object) backward and forward; to wave."He swung his sword as hard as he could."Er schwang sein Schwert so fest er konnte.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerändern, beeinflussenTo change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election."The latest poll numbers are swinging the election toward the Republican candidate. "Die neuesten Umfrageergebnisse beeinflussen die Wahl zugunsten des republikanischen Kandidaten.politicsgovernmentoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErmöglichen, finanzierenTo make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially."If it’s not too expensive, I think we can swing it."Wenn es nicht zu teuer ist, denke ich, können wir es uns leisten.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSwingenTo play notes that are in pairs by making the first of the pair slightly longer than written (augmentation) and the second shorter, resulting in a bouncy, uneven rhythm."The jazz band was really swinging the melody, making everyone want to dance. "Die Jazzband hat die Melodie richtig geschwungen, sodass jeder tanzen wollte.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Ball seitlich in seiner Flugbahn bewegen (beim Bowlen)(of a bowler) to make the ball move sideways in its trajectory."The bowler swung the ball, making it curve to the right. "Der Bowler bewegte den Ball seitlich, wodurch er sich nach rechts krümmte.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlagen, boxenTo move one's arm in a punching motion."The boxer was practicing his punches, swinging his arms in a powerful motion. "Der Boxer übte seine Schläge und schwang seine Arme in einer kraftvollen Bewegung.bodyactionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich drehen, schwingenIn dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms."During the dance lesson, the instructor showed us how to keep time with the music while swinging our partners. "Während der Tanzstunde zeigte uns der Lehrer, wie wir im Takt der Musik bleiben und uns dabei mit unseren Partnern drehen.danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwingen, drehenTo admit or turn something for the purpose of shaping it; said of a lathe."The lathe can swing a pulley of 12 inches diameter."Die Drehmaschine kann eine Riemenscheibe mit einem Durchmesser von 12 Zoll drehen.technicalmachineindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnbringen, befestigenTo put (a door, gate, etc.) on hinges so that it can swing or turn."My dad is swinging the new gate onto the fence today. "Mein Vater befestigt heute das neue Tor am Zaun.architecturebuildingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwojen, sich drehenTo turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor."A ship swings with the tide."Ein Schiff schwojt mit der Gezeiten.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareriesig, enormHuge, immense."The company reported a swinging profit increase this quarter, exceeding all expectations. "Das Unternehmen meldete in diesem Quartal einen riesigen Gewinnanstieg, der alle Erwartungen übertraf.amountdegreequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHeftig, kraftvoll, vernichtendHeavy, powerful, scathing."a swingeing verbal attack"ein heftiger verbaler AngriffstylelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwingen, SchwungThe act or motion of that which swings."The child enjoyed the swinging on the park's new seesaw. "Das Kind genoss das Schwingen auf der neuen Wippe des Parks.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSwingen, PartnertauschAn activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners.sexentertainmentculturegroupactionhumanfamilysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareToll, großartig, superFine, good, successful."The party was swinging."Die Party war toll.attitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
