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Schweben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schweben" is used as verb with the meaning of "float", "hover" or "be suspended".
Essential properties of "schweben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schweben
- Simple past: schwebte
- Participle: geschwebt
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schweben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To float or be suspended in the air"
- Definition: "To float or be suspended in the air without visible support."
- Translation(s): float, hover, be suspended
- Synonym(s): schweben, fliegen, hängen
- Antonym(s): sinken
- Related word(s): schwebend, Schweben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Ballon schwebt über der Stadt.
- Die Feder schwebt sanft zu Boden.
- Der Astronaut schwebt schwerelos im Weltraum.
2.) "To be in a state of uncertainty or indecision"
- Definition: "To be in a state of uncertainty or indecision."
- Translation(s): be pending, be undecided, be up in the air
- Synonym(s): unentschieden sein, zögern, zaudern
- Antonym(s): entschieden
- Related word(s): Ungewissheit, Unentschlossenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Entscheidung schwebt noch in der Luft.
- Er schwebt zwischen zwei Jobangeboten.
- Die Frage schwebt schon lange im Raum.
3.) "To float or hover gently"
- Definition: "To move gently or gracefully, as if floating."
- Translation(s): float, hover, drift
- Synonym(s): Gleiten, Schweben, Sich bewegen
- Antonym(s): Stolpern
- Related word(s): Schwebend, Anmut
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Tänzerin schwebt über die Bühne.
- Das Blatt schwebt im Wind.
- Die Wolken schweben am Himmel vorbei.