Swallow

/swˈɒlə‍ʊ/

/ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "swallow"

Swallow

SUBSTANTIV

Schwalbe, Falter

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

What is a "swallow"?

A swallow is a migratory bird known for its graceful flight and distinctive forked tail. These agile avians belong to the family Hirundinidae and are found across the globe in diverse habitats, including fields, forests, and urban areas. Swallows have streamlined bodies, long wings, and pointed wings that enable them to navigate the air with incredible speed and precision. They are excellent insect hunters, swooping and diving to catch their prey on the wing. Swallows are known for their aerial acrobatics, performing intricate flight patterns and impressive maneuvers. Their plumage is often characterized by shades of blue, black, and white, with some species featuring rufous or chestnut accents. Swallows are also known for their melodious songs, which they use for communication and attracting mates. These birds are highly migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.

Schluck, Bissen

a small amount of liquid food

Schluck, Schluckakt

the act of swallowing

to swallow

VERB

schlucken, herunterschlucken

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Transitive: to swallow food or a substance

verschlingen, verschlucken

to absorb and destroy something completely, making it disappear or vanish

Transitive: to swallow sth

verschlingen, aufnehmen

to immerse or absorb something entirely so that it is no longer visible

Transitive: to swallow sth

hinnehmen, akzeptieren

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Transitive: to swallow information or claims

unterdrücken, schlucken

to hold back or keep from showing a feeling or saying something

Transitive: to swallow a reaction or remark

schlucken, erdulden

to endure or accept something unpleasant without protest or resistance

Transitive: to swallow an unpleasant situation

widerrufen, zurückziehen

to retract or withdraw a statement or opinion previously expressed

Transitive: to swallow an opinion or remark

schlucken, undeutlich sprechen

to speak words unclearly or in a way that is difficult to understand

Transitive: to swallow words

swallow

Beispiel

The swallow's cheerful chirping filled the air as it built its nest beneath the eaves of the farmhouse.

The children watched in wonder as a flock of swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow.

The swallow darted through the air with effortless grace, its streamlined body slicing through the sky.

With a flash of blue and white, the swallow swooped down to catch insects skimming the surface of the pond.

As summer approached, the swallows returned from their winter migration, heralding the arrival of warmer days.

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