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Schwimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schwimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to swim", "swimming" or "swim".
Essential properties of "schwimmen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schwimmen
- Simple past: schwamm
- Participle: geschwommen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schwimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To move through water using limbs"
- Definition: "To move in water using arms and legs."
- Translation(s): to swim, swimming
- Synonym(s): tauchen, baden
- Related word(s): Schwimmer, Schwimmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich gehe jeden Morgen im See schwimmen.
- Die Kinder lernen in der Schule schwimmen.
- Er hat bei den Olympischen Spielen Gold im Schwimmen gewonnen.
2.) "To move or float in liquid"
- Definition: "To move or float in a liquid."
- Translation(s): swim, float
- Synonym(s): treiben
- Related word(s): Schwimmflügel, Schwimmweste
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Boot begann zu schwimmen, als es Wasser aufnahm.
- Öl kann auf Wasser schwimmen.
- Der Ballon schwimmt auf der Oberfläche des Wassers.
3.) "To be flooded or covered in water"
- Definition: "To be flooded or covered with water."
- Translation(s): be flooded, be covered in water
- Synonym(s): überflutet sein
- Related word(s): Überflutung, Flut
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nach dem starken Regen schwamm der Keller.
- Die Straßen schwimmen nach dem Sturm.
- Unser Garten schwimmt im Wasser.
4.) "To drift fluidly, often in the air"
- Definition: "To move or drift fluidly, often in the air."
- Translation(s): drift, float, waft
- Synonym(s): Gleiten, Schweben
- Related word(s): Flug, Schwebe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Wolken schwimmen am Himmel.
- Die Blätter schwimmen im Wind.
- Der Duft der Blumen schwimmt durch die Luft.