German Word · Intermediate
Schwenk
pan, tilt
Pronunciation: say Schwenk
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "pan, tilt".
Example
[…], als im August 1939 bekannt wurde, dass Stalin einen Nichtangriffspakt mit Hitler geschlossen hatte. Die Kommunistische Partei der USA vollzog diesen Schwenk eilfertig mit.
[…] when it became known in 1939 that Stalin had agreed to a non-aggresion pact with Hitler. The Communist Party of the USA hastily went along with this pivot.
Practice tips
- Practice Schwenk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.