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to submerge
01
sjunka, nedsänka
to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water
Intransitive: to submerge | to submerge somewhere
Example
The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool.
The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean, submerging beneath the waves.
The heavy rock, when thrown into the lake, created ripples as it quickly submerged.
02
undersöka, dölja
to envelop or immerse something entirely, making it inaccessible or hidden from view
Transitive: to submerge sth
Example
During the avalanche, snow would submerge entire slopes, burying everything in its path.
The dense fog began to submerge the city, creating an eerie atmosphere.
In the forest, fallen leaves would submerge the trail, making it challenging for hikers to follow.
03
sjunka, översvämma
to inundate or flood an area, object, or space with water
Transitive: to submerge an area or object
Example
The melting snow in the spring would often submerge low-lying areas.
The river 's swift currents during the monsoon season could submerge the stepping stones.
During the storm surge, the tidal waves threatened to submerge the coastal areas.
04
sänka, nedsänka
to intentionally immerse or place something beneath the surface of water
Transitive: to submerge sth | to submerge sth in a liquid
Example
The diver carefully submerged the underwater camera to capture the vibrant marine life.
To clean the delicate crystal, she gently submerged the glassware in a basin of warm water.
As part of the experiment, the scientist needed to submerge the specimen in a liquid solution.
Exempel
The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool.
The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean, submerging beneath the waves.
The heavy rock, when thrown into the lake, created ripples as it quickly submerged.
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