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Schwenken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schwenken" is used as verb with the meaning of "swing", "wave" or "pan".
Essential properties of "schwenken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schwenken
- Simple past: schwenkte
- Participle: geschwenkt
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "schwenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To swing, wave, or pan (an object)"
- Definition: "To move something in an arc or circle, such as a pan."
- Translation(s): swing, wave, pan, swirl
- Synonym(s): drehen, schwingen, wirbeln
- Antonym(s): stillstehen, ruhen
- Related word(s): schwingen, drehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schwenkte die Pfanne, um das Gemüse gleichmäßig zu braten.
- Die Kamera schwenkte langsam über die Landschaft.
- Sie schwenkte die Fahne bei der Parade.
2.) "To swerve, turn, or veer (vehicle)"
- Definition: "To change direction or course, especially for vehicles."
- Translation(s): swerve, turn, veer, pivot, change direction
- Synonym(s): wenden, abbiegen
- Antonym(s): geradeaus fahren
- Related word(s): lenken, steuern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Bus schwenkte nach links in die Hauptstraße.
- Das Schiff schwenkte langsam in den Hafen.
- Er schwenkte das Auto, um dem Hindernis auszuweichen.
3.) "Briefly roast/sear meat"
- Definition: "Briefly roast or sear meat in a pan or on a grill."
- Translation(s): sear, pan-fry, grill briefly, flash-fry
- Synonym(s): braten, grillen
- Antonym(s): kochen, dämpfen
- Related word(s): braten, grillen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schwenkte das Steak nur kurz in der heißen Pfanne.
- Das Fleisch wird nur kurz geschwenkt und dann serviert.
- Sie schwenkte die Würstchen auf dem Grill.