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pendulum in Russian

pendulum in Russian is ма́ятник, маятник — pendulum means a weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.

pendulum in Russian

ма́ятник
noun
Pronounced: mayatnik
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.
маятник
noun
Pronounced: mayatnik
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

What does "pendulum" mean?

  1. noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
    "The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway."
  2. noun Figuratively, a situation or mood that swings between two opposite extremes.
    "Public opinion is like a pendulum, swinging from outrage to indifference and back."
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pendulum in a sentence

  • The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway.
  • Public opinion is like a pendulum, swinging from outrage to indifference and back.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pendulum" in Russian?
"pendulum" in Russian is ма́ятник, маятник. pendulum means: A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
How do you pronounce ма́ятник?
"pendulum" in Russian is ма́ятник, pronounced "mayatnik".
How do you use "pendulum" in a sentence?
Example: "The grandfather clock's pendulum ticked steadily in the hallway." In Russian, "pendulum" is ма́ятник, маятник.
Are there other ways to say "pendulum" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "pendulum": ма́ятник, маятник.
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