No. 4,922 in Russian
колебаться
To hesitate or fluctuate.
In a sentence
Я начал колебаться перед важным решением.
I began hesitating before an important decision.
Here, "колебаться" means to hesitate or to be indecisive, showing uncertainty.
Маятник часов колеблется туда и сюда.
The pendulum of the clock oscillates back and forth.
In this instance, "колебаться" refers to oscillating or swinging motion, showcasing physical movement.
Цена акций сильно колеблется на рынке.
The stock prices fluctuate significantly in the market.
Here, "колебаться" signifies fluctuation or variation, describing irregular changes in value.
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