die Schaukel
swing
A seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which you can swing back and forth for fun.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder spielen am liebsten auf der Schaukel im Garten.
The children like playing on the swing in the garden best.
die Schaukel
swing
die Schaukel, die Schaukeln
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schaukel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schaukeln |
| genitive | der Schaukel |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schaukel | die Schaukeln |
| accusative | die Schaukel | die Schaukeln |
| dative | der Schaukel | den Schaukeln |
| genitive | der Schaukel | der Schaukeln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Schaukel' (the swing) is derived directly from the verb 'schaukeln' (to swing). The verb describes the activity, while the noun describes the equipment used to do that activity.
EXAMPLE
Komm, wir gehen schaukeln!
Come on, let's go swing!
Die Schaukel auf dem Spielplatz ist kaputt.
The swing on the playground is broken.
Correct preposition
To describe the position or the activity on a swing, you use the preposition 'auf' with the dative. You sit or swing 'auf der Schaukel' (on the swing).
EXAMPLE
Das kleine Mädchen sitzt glücklich auf der Schaukel.
The little girl is sitting happily on the swing.
Typical collocations
A very common action connected with a swing is 'Anschubsen' (giving someone a push). It means giving someone a push so that the swing starts moving or swings higher.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mich bitte auf der Schaukel anschubsen?
Can you please push me on the swing?
In real life
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