Die Schwankung
Example: Die Schwankungen der Börsenkurse beeinflussen viele Investoren stark.
Definition
"die Schwankung" refers to the fluctuation or variation in values, quantities, or conditions over time. It often describes changes that are not steady or constant, such as the ups and downs in stock market prices, weather, or emotions.
Etymology
The word "die Schwankung" comes from the German verb "schwanken," meaning to sway or fluctuate. It originally described physical movement, like swaying back and forth, and was later extended metaphorically to describe changes in numbers, opinions, or conditions.
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"Die Schwankung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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