schaukeln
Translation
to swing, to rock
Examples
Das Kind schaukelt gern im Garten.
The child likes to swing in the garden.
Das Boot schaukelte auf den Wellen.
The boat was rocking on the waves.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) schaukelt (subject swings/rocks) The boat schaukelte on the waves.
((subject)) schaukelt ((on sth.dat)) (subject swings on sth.) The child schaukelt on the swing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wiegen (to rock, cradle), pendeln (to swing, commute)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schuckeln', meaning to move back and forth.
Memory Tips
The noun for a swing is 'die Schaukel'. The verb 'schaukeln' is the action you do on it. They are very similar.