German-English translation for "Waagschale"

"Waagschale" English translation

Waagschale
Femininum | feminine f

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  • (scale)pan
    Waagschale
    Waagschale
examples
das Gewicht drückt die Waagschale nieder
the weight depresses the scale
das Gewicht drückt die Waagschale nieder
ein Argument in die Waagschale werfen
to bring an argument to bear
ein Argument in die Waagschale werfen
The European Parliament has a major role to play in such plans.
Bei solchen Vorhaben sollte das Europäische Parlament sein ganzes Gewicht in die Waagschale werfen.
Source: Europarl
However, because it is still divided, Europe is unable to punch its full weight.
Da Europa jedoch immer noch uneins ist, kann es nicht sein ganzes Gewicht in die Waagschale werfen.
Source: Europarl
Obviously, we will be throwing all our weight into the battle so far as this is concerned.
Natürlich werden wir dabei unser ganzes Gewicht in die Waagschale werfen.
Source: Europarl
Others say the opposite, and bring agricultural issues into the equation.
Andere behaupten das Gegenteil und werfen das Thema Landwirtschaft in die Waagschale.
Source: Europarl
What are we, as the European Union, going to propose?
Was werfen wir als Europäische Union in die Waagschale?
Source: Europarl
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