die Schwankungen
Translation
fluctuations, variations, oscillations, swings
Examples
Die Preise unterliegen starken Schwankungen.
The prices are subject to strong fluctuations.
Es gab Schwankungen in seiner Stimmung.
There were fluctuations in his mood.
Grammar Patterns
Schwankungen ((in+3)) fluctuations in sth. The fluctuations in the stock prices are large.
Schwankungen ((von+3)) fluctuations of sth. The fluctuations of supply and demand influence the price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fluktuation, die Veränderung; Antonyms: die Stabilität, die Konstanz
Etymology
From the verb 'schwanken' (to sway, waver), with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'swing' ('Schaukel') that 'schwankt' (sways) back and forth, representing fluctuations.