die Schwinge
wing
A wing, especially a bird's wing; the word is mostly used in poetic or elevated language.
EXAMPLE
Der Adler breitete seine mächtigen Schwingen aus.
The eagle spread its powerful wings.
die Schwinge
wing / swingarm
die Schwinge, die Schwingen
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Meanings
die Schwinge
swingarm
A movable, swinging part of a machine or vehicle that usually serves as a support or connecting element.
EXAMPLE
Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Schwinge am Hinterrad des Motorrads.
The mechanic checked the swingarm on the motorcycle's rear wheel.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schwinge, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwingen |
| genitive | der Schwinge |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schwinge | die Schwingen |
| accusative | die Schwinge | die Schwingen |
| dative | der Schwinge | den Schwingen |
| genitive | der Schwinge | der Schwingen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Schwinge' belongs to the word family of 'schwingen' (to swing). The stem 'schwing-' brings to mind a movement that is important for wings and movable machine parts.
EXAMPLE
Der Bussard schwang sich mit weiten Schwingen in die Luft.
The buzzard soared into the air on its broad wings.
Plural usage
In the meaning of 'wing', 'Schwinge' is especially often used in the plural. Typical expressions include 'die Schwingen ausbreiten' (to spread one's wings), 'mit den Schwingen schlagen' (to beat one's wings), and 'sich auf Schwingen erheben' (to rise on wings).
EXAMPLE
Der Falke schlug kräftig mit seinen Schwingen und stieg höher.
The falcon beat its wings powerfully and climbed higher.
Technical collocations
In technical texts, 'Schwinge' often appears together with vehicle parts and maintenance work. Common expressions include 'Hinterradschwinge' (rear swingarm), 'die Schwinge ausbauen' (to remove the swingarm), and 'die Schwinge überprüfen' (to check the swingarm).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturz war die Hinterradschwinge verbogen und musste ausgetauscht werden.
After the crash, the rear swingarm was bent and had to be replaced.
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