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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesschwanken
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shvank-en
"Seine Meinung schien ständig zu schwanken."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To become unsteady, waver in purpose, or show signs of failing or giving way under pressure.
"She did not waver in her determination to finish the marathon despite the grueling conditions." - 2
To move or shake in a quivering or unsteady manner; to flicker like a flame.
"The candlelight began to waver in the sudden draft from the open window."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'waveren', originating from Old Norse 'vafra' meaning to hover or flutter, related to Old English 'wæfre' meaning restless or unsteady. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from physical fluttering and unsteady movement to psychological hesitation, fluctuating resolve, and instability of opinion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Waver" is said worldwide
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hésiter
Transliteration: e-zi-te
"Il ne faut pas hésiter à demander de l'aide."
schwanken
Transliteration: shvank-en
"Seine Meinung schien ständig zu schwanken."
esitare
Transliteration: e-zi-ta-re
"Non esitare a contattarci per qualsiasi domanda."
vacilar
Transliteration: ba-si-lar
"Empezó a vacilar bajo la presión del público."
hesitar
Transliteration: e-zi-tar
"Ele não hesitou em aceitar a proposta."
हिचकिचाना
Transliteration: hichkichana
"अपने फैसले पर अडिग रहें, कभी मत हिचकिचाएँ।"
动摇
Transliteration: dòng yáo
"面对困难，他的决心从未动摇。"
동요하다
Transliteration: dong-yo-ha-da
"어려운 상황에서도 그는 결코 동요하지 않았다."
ためらう
Transliteration: tamerau
Script: 躊躇う
"彼女の決意は決して揺るがなかった。"
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