English–German
“fluctuate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃvaŋkən/
Example
Die Preise schwanken täglich.
Prices fluctuate daily.
How to say “fluctuate” in German
“Fluctuate” in German is schwanken.
A balance that repeatedly shifts between two positions, levels, or opinions without settling.
Example sentences with schwanken
In der Diskussion schwankt er zwischen Zustimmung und Ablehnung.
In the discussion, he wavers between agreement and opposition.
Tips for using schwanken
- For indecision, schwanken often appears with zwischen, as in zwischen zwei Möglichkeiten schwanken, meaning to waver between two options.