schwimmen
swim
Sich im Wasser mit Armen und Beinen bewegen, um nicht unterzugehen und von einem Ort zum anderen zu kommen.
The German word "schwimmen" is a verb that means "to swim". It is a straightforward term without being composed of other smaller words.
Similar words in German include "gleiten" (to glide), "tauchen" (to dive), and "paddeln" (to paddle).
Differences:
- "Gleiten" implies a smooth, uninterrupted motion, often through the air or on ice, not necessarily in water.
- "Tauchen" focuses specifically on the act of diving or being submerged underwater.
- "Paddeln" refers to moving or steering a small boat using paddles but can also sometimes mean swimming short distances with specific motions.
"Schwimmen" is the most general term, encompassing any form of swimming motion.
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Examples
Wir schwimmen im See.verb
We swim in the lake.
Wir gehen heute schwimmen.verb
We are going swimming today.
Könnt ihr gut im tiefen Wasser schwimmen?verb
Can you swim well in deep water?
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