Schwung/ʃvʊŋ/momentum; swing; drive
Schwung is a German noun that means momentum, swing, or drive. It is pronounced /ʃvʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schwünge".
Definitions
1.a force or motion carrying something forward; momentum(movement, physics)
a.momentum in the sense of a physical or figurative push
Das Auto kam mit viel Schwung um die Kurve.—The car went around the corner with a lot of momentum.
2.energy or enthusiasm in action or appearance; drive(dynamic energy, spirit)
a.dynamic spirit or lively drive
Sie erledigte ihre Arbeit mit großem Schwung.—She did her work with great drive.
3.a sweeping, stylish or elegant movement or gesture(style, flourish, art)
a.flair or stylish movement
Der Maler vollendete das Bild mit einem letzten Schwung des Pinsels.—The painter completed the picture with a final flourish of the brush.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schwung | die Schwünge |
| Genitive | des Schwunges | der Schwünge |
| Dative | dem Schwung | den Schwüngen |
| Accusative | den Schwung | die Schwünge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwung" mean in English?
- "Schwung" means momentum, swing, or drive. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwung"?
- "Schwung" is pronounced /ʃvʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwung" der, die, or das?
- "Schwung" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schwung"?
- The plural of "Schwung" is "Schwünge".
- What part of speech is "Schwung"?
- "Schwung" is a noun in German.
