swing

//swɪŋ//

Verbs
A2

Translation

to swing

Definition

The verb 'to swing' describes a rhythmic, back-and-forth or side-to-side motion, often around a fixed point or axis. It is commonly used for objects like pendulums, doors, or playground equipment, as well as for body parts like arms or legs moving freely. This motion can be gentle or forceful, controlled or loose. It's a fundamental action word for describing movement in everyday situations.

Example

  • The children love to swing on the playground swings.

    Çocuklar oyun parkındaki salıncaklarda sallanmayı sever.

  • He swung his arms as he walked down the street.

    Sokakta yürürken kollarını salladı.

  • The door swung open when I pushed it gently.

    Kapıyı hafifçe ittiğimde açılarak sallandı.

  • The pendulum of the old clock swings from side to side.

    Eski saatin sarkacı bir yandan bir yana sallanır.

  • She sat on the garden bench, swinging her legs.

    Bahçe bankında oturdu, bacaklarını salladı.

  • The monkey can swing from branch to branch with ease.

    Maymun kolaylıkla daldan dala sallanabilir.

  • The sign was swinging in the strong wind.

    Tabela şiddetli rüzgarda sallanıyordu.

  • Watch out! That heavy bag might swing and hit you.

    Dikkat et! O ağır çanta sallanıp sana çarpabilir.

  • The cat's tail swung slowly from side to side.

    Kedinin kuyruğu yavaşça bir yandan bir yana sallandı.

  • We watched the lanterns swing from the ceiling.

    Tavandan sallanan fenerleri izledik.

Synonyms

sway
oscillate

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