Verb

schaukeln

hat geschaukelt · schaukelte
Based on: Schaukel
1.

to swing, to rock, to see-saw

(The core theme is "Move back and forth with a curved trajectory. ". Think of a parent and their baby, a boat on waves or a kid on a swing.)
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Examples
  • Der Papa schaukelt das Baby sanft in den Schlaf.
  • Dad gently rocks the baby to sleep.
2.

to manage, to pull off

(Colloquial word for managing a challenge. Not too common. Usually for a complicated task or project, not for physical challenges.)
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  • Keine Sorge, wir schaukeln das schon irgendwie.
  • Don't worry, we'll manage it somehow.

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How many meanings does the German word 'schaukeln' have?

schaukeln has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to swing, to rock, to see-saw, 2. to manage, to pull off.

What is the past tense of 'schaukeln'?

hat geschaukelt / schaukelte

What is 'schaukeln' related to?

The word 'schaukeln' is related to Schaukel.

Where can I learn more about 'schaukeln'?

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