Schaukel
swing
The German word 'Schaukel' translates to 'swing' in English. It is used to describe a hanging seat that moves back and forth for recreational purposes. It can also be used in a broader sense to describe any pendulum-like movement, such as a swinging door or a swinging motion in dance.
Example sentences using: Schaukel
Das Kind sitzt auf der Schaukel.
The child is sitting on the swing.
In this sentence, the word 'Schaukel' is used to refer to a swing on which a child is sitting. It's a straightforward example of Schaukel being used in its most common sense, to refer to a physical swing often found in a playground or garden.
Die Schaukel im Garten ist kaputt.
The swing in the garden is broken.
The usage here illustrates 'Schaukel' indicating a specific swing located in a garden that is broken. By specifying a location ('im Garten'), this sentence gives a more concrete context for the swing.
Können Sie die Schaukel reparieren?
Can you repair the swing?
This sentence is a question, demonstrating another context in which 'Schaukel' can be used. The speaker is asking if the person addressed is capable of repairing a swing ('die Schaukel').