seesaw in German

seesaw in German is Wippe, Gigampfi, schaukeln — seesaw means a playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.

seesaw in German

Wippe

noun

A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

Gigampfi

noun

A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

schaukeln

verb

wippen

verb

(intransitive) To use a seesaw.

What does "seesaw" mean?

noun A playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.
"The kids took turns on the seesaw in the park."
noun A pattern of repeated back-and-forth or up-and-down swings, especially in feelings, opinions, or results.
"The match was a seesaw of momentum, swinging between both teams."
verb To swing repeatedly back and forth between two states or positions.
"Public opinion seesawed between support and outrage all week."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

seesaw in a sentence

The kids took turns on the seesaw in the park.
She sat on one end of the seesaw, waiting for her brother to climb on the other.
The match was a seesaw of momentum, swinging between both teams.
His moods were a constant seesaw of highs and lows.

Similar words in German

teeter teeter-totter totter

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "seesaw" in German?

"seesaw" in German is Wippe, Gigampfi, schaukeln. seesaw means: A playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.

How do you use "seesaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids took turns on the seesaw in the park." In German, "seesaw" is Wippe, Gigampfi, schaukeln.

Are there other ways to say "seesaw" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "seesaw": Wippe, Gigampfi, schaukeln, wippen.

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