Masculine
Schwung
Meaning
- (masculine, strong) a swinging motion, sweep
- (masculine, strong) a quantity so swept, (hence colloquial) any large amount
- (masculine, strong) momentum, energetic movement
- (masculine, strong) pep, vim, verve, dash, panache
Concepts
spunk
Theolepsy réservé à l’acception mystique
surplus power
Synonyms
Vitalität
Wucht
Eindringlichkeit
Redeschwulst
Beschwingtheit
Leistungsabgabe
Lebhaftigkeit
Wortschwall
Translations
élan
nadruk
slancio
canlılık
bríoFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃvʊŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German swunc, ablaut derivation from swingen, modern schwingen (“to swing”). Originally infrequent, but in general use since the 18th century.
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