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swerve in German

swerve in German is Ausweichmanöver, Schlenker, abschweifen — swerve means to turn suddenly away from a straight path, often to avoid hitting something.

swerve in German

Ausweichmanöver
noun
A sudden movement out of a straight line, for example to avoid a collision.
Schlenker
noun
A sudden movement out of a straight line, for example to avoid a collision.
abschweifen
verb
ausscheren
verb
To go out of a straight line; to deflect.
ausweichen
verb
To turn aside or deviate to avoid impact.

What does "swerve" mean?

  1. verb To turn suddenly away from a straight path, often to avoid hitting something.
    "The driver swerved to avoid the deer in the road."
  2. noun A sudden change of direction.
    "One swerve of the wheel and they missed the crash by inches."
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swerve in a sentence

  • The driver swerved to avoid the deer in the road.
  • The cyclist swerved sharply around the pothole.
  • One swerve of the wheel and they missed the crash by inches.

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What is "swerve" in German?

"swerve" in German is Ausweichmanöver, Schlenker, abschweifen. swerve means: To turn suddenly away from a straight path, often to avoid hitting something.

How do you use "swerve" in a sentence?

Example: "The driver swerved to avoid the deer in the road." In German, "swerve" is Ausweichmanöver, Schlenker, abschweifen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "swerve": Ausweichmanöver, Schlenker, abschweifen, ausscheren, ausweichen.

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