Schwinge

dieNoun

wing (archaic/poetic); swing arm (technical).

English translations

  1. 01

    swing

  2. 02

    flap

  3. 03

    oscillate

Word details

German meaning
Ein beweglicher Teil, der sich hin und her bewegt, oder ein Flügel eines Vogels.
English meaning
Wing, swing
Synonym
Flügel
German example
Der Vogel breitete seine Schwingen aus und flog davon.
English example
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schwinge
Plural Form
die Schwingen

Example sentences with “Schwinge”

  1. Der Vogel breitete seine Schwingen aus. (The bird spread its wings.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Schwinge common in everyday German?

In everyday speech, 'Flügel' is used for wings. 'Schwinge' is poetic or used for mechanical parts like a suspension arm.