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Hin- und Herschwingen — meaning in English

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English meaning

sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

Senses

Hin- und Herschwingen is used for these senses in English:

sway The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.
sway (transitive) To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; to warp.

sway — full definition

verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
verb To influence someone's opinion or decision.
noun Power or influence over someone or something.

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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”.

Related German words

Mitschwingen Schwenken Schwingen Einfluss Beeinflussung Gewicht Macht Übergewicht Übergewichtigkeit Beherrschung Herrschaft schwenken