Swerving Meaning in English
word · lemma: swerve
ˈswɝv
SWUR-ving
swˈɜːvɪŋ
SWURV-ing
Definition
Suddenly turning, especially to the side, while moving, often to avoid hitting something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for vehicles, especially cars or bikes, but can describe people or animals changing direction quickly. Common phrases: 'swerving to avoid', 'swerving into another lane'. Often suggests a sudden or dangerous movement.
Spanish: dar un volantazo - desviarse bruscamentePortuguese (BR): desviar-se bruscamentePortuguese (PT): desviar-se bruscamenteChinese (Simplified): 急转弯 - 突然转向Chinese (Traditional): 急轉彎 - 突然轉向Hindi: मोड़ना (गाड़ी आदि) - अचानक मुड़नाArabic: الانحراف المفاجئBengali: হঠাৎ বাঁকানো - দিক পরিবর্তন করাRussian: резкое отклонение - маневрированиеJapanese: 急ハンドルを切ること - 急に進路を変えることVietnamese: lách - đánh lái gấpKorean: 급하게 방향을 틀기 - 방향 전환Turkish: ani manevra - direksiyonu kırmaUrdu: اچانک مڑنا - رخ بدلناIndonesian: menyimpang - membanting setir
Example Sentences
The car was swerving to avoid a dog.
basic
He was swerving on his bike because the road was wet.
basic
The bus kept swerving from side to side.
basic
She was swerving all over the road — I think she was distracted.
natural
After swerving to miss the pothole, he almost hit a tree.
natural
That truck was swerving dangerously; someone should call the police.
natural