Zoeken
to swim
01
zwemmen, trimmen
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
Intransitive
Example
My sister swims every morning before breakfast.
Last summer, he swam in the ocean for the first time.
02
zwemmen, drijven
to float or move in a liquid substance, typically water
Intransitive
Example
The rubber duckies swam in the bathtub.
The colorful paper boats swam in the pond, sailing gracefully on the still water.
03
zweven, drijven
to be submerged or covered by a liquid
Intransitive: to swim in sth
Example
The ice cream sundae arrived at the table with a mountain of whipped cream swimming in chocolate syrup.
The breakfast plate showcased fluffy pancakes swimming in a pool of maple syrup.
04
verdrinken, draaien
to feel lightheaded, dizzy, or disoriented
Intransitive
Example
After standing up too quickly, she felt her head swim for a moment.
The intense heat made him dizzy, causing his head to swim.
05
zwemmen, de zwemactie ondernemen
to engage in or participate in swimming as a sport or leisure activity
Transitive: to swim a race or stroke
Example
Every morning, she swims laps in the pool as part of her fitness routine.
Elke ochtend zwemt ze baantjes in het zwembad als onderdeel van haar fitnessroutine.
The talented swimmer decided to swim the individual medley for the championship.
De getalenteerde zwemmer besloot de individuele wisselslag te zwemmen voor het kampioenschap.
01
zwem, zwemmen
a period or act of moving our body through water with the use of our arms and legs
Example
She enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake on a hot summer day.
The swim was invigorating, and it left him feeling energized for the rest of the afternoon.
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