This is the 11686th most frequent German word.
swan
The German word "Schwan" means "swan" in English, a large waterbird with a long neck.
Here, 'Schwan' is used as a noun referring directly to the animal.
Ich habe einen Schwan im See gesehen.
I saw a swan in the lake.
In this sentence, 'Schwan' symbolizes an abstract concept, expressing elegance and grace.
In der Musik wird der Schwan oft als Symbol der Eleganz verwendet.
In music, the swan is often used as a symbol of elegance.
The term 'Schwan' is employed metaphorically to compare the light's appearance to that of a swan.