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to wobble
01
oscillare, vacillare
to induce or create an unsteady, rocking, or shaky motion in something
Transitive: to wobble sth
Example
The gust of wind wobbled the fragile umbrella, threatening to turn it inside out.
La raffica di vento ha fatto oscillare l'ombrello fragile, minacciando di ribaltarlo.
The vibration from the construction site wobbled the windowpanes in nearby buildings.
La vibrazione del cantiere ha fatto vacillare i vetri delle finestre negli edifici vicini.
02
vacillare, tremare
to shake or tremble with a slight, unsteady motion
Intransitive
Example
The nervous speaker felt her knees wobble as she addressed the large audience.
La relatrice nervosa sentì le ginocchia tremare mentre si rivolgeva al grande pubblico.
The musician 's hands began to wobble slightly as he played the delicate piano piece.
Le mani del musicista cominciarono a tremare leggermente mentre suonava il delicato pezzo di pianoforte.
03
oscillare, tibbare
to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance
Intransitive
Example
The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps, trying to maintain balance.
Il bambino oscillava mentre faceva i suoi primi passi, cercando di mantenere l'equilibrio.
The table wobbled on the uneven floor, making it challenging to set a steady cup of coffee.
Il tavolo oscillava sul pavimento irregolare, rendendo difficile posare una tazza di caffè stabile.
Wobble
01
oscillazione, dondolio
an unsteady rocking motion