schwungvoll
spirited
Lively, energetic, and full of movement or inner strength; it often also suggests elegance and dynamism.
EXAMPLE
Die Tänzerin führte eine schwungvolle Bewegung aus.
The dancer performed a spirited movement.
schwungvoll
spirited
schwungvoll – schwungvoller – am schwungvollsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schwungvoll, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schwungvoll |
|---|---|
| comparative | schwungvoller |
| superlative | am schwungvollsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
The word „schwungvoll“ (spirited) consists of the noun „Schwung“ (verve / energy) and the element „voll“ (full). This structure makes it easier to remember: something is full of verve, with „Schwung“ also expressing energy and enthusiasm.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Leiterin präsentierte ihre Ideen schwungvoll und mit großer Begeisterung.
The new director presented her ideas with verve and great enthusiasm.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include „schwungvolle Musik“ (spirited music), „ein schwungvoller Tanz“ (a spirited dance), and „eine schwungvolle Rede“ (a spirited speech). The word can therefore also describe things you hear, not just visible movements.
EXAMPLE
Mit einer schwungvollen Rede begeisterte die Bürgermeisterin das Publikum.
The mayor thrilled the audience with a spirited speech.
Starting with energy
A common pattern is „schwungvoll in etwas starten“ (to start something with energy), for example „in den Tag“ (the day) or „ins neue Jahr“ (the new year). In this pattern, „in“ is followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem guten Frühstück starteten wir schwungvoll in den Tag.
After a good breakfast, we started the day full of energy.
In real life
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