NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schwungdie Schwünge
Genitivedes Schwungesder Schwünge
Dativedem Schwungden Schwüngen
Accusativeden Schwungdie 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.

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