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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbalanço
Pronunciation / Transliteration: baˈlɐ̃su
"O balanço das árvores era calmante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on a pivot.
"The children were swinging on the playground swings."
- 1
The action or manner of swinging.
"The swinging of the pendulum created a soothing rhythm."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swinging' originates from the Old English 'swingan', meaning to move back and forth or to sway. Its usage has evolved over centuries, encompassing both physical movement and metaphorical applications in modern contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swinging" is said worldwide
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balancement
Transliteration: balancement
"Le balancement des arbres était apaisant."
Schwingen
Transliteration: ʃvɪŋən
"Das Schwingen der Schaukel machte den Kindern Spaß."
oscillazione
Transliteration: oscilˈlattsjone
"L'oscillazione della pendola era ipnotica."
balanceo
Transliteration: balanˈθeo
"El balanceo de la hamaca era relajante."
balanço
Transliteration: baˈlɐ̃su
"O balanço das árvores era calmante."
झूलना
Transliteration: jhoolna
"बच्चे झूलने पर मज़ा कर रहे थे।"
摆动
Transliteration: bǎidòng
"秋天的树叶在风中摆动。"
흔들기
Transliteration: heundeulgi
"아이들이 그네에서 흔들기를 즐겼다."
揺れること
Transliteration: yureru koto
"子供たちはブランコで揺れることを楽しんでいました。"
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