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to dabble
01
plaska, doppa
to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water
Transitive: to dabble a body part in water | to dabble a body part
Example
On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.
På en varm sommardag älskade barnen att plaska sina fötter i den svala bäcken.
She sat by the edge of the pool, dabbling her fingers in the water.
Hon satt vid kanten av poolen, plaskande med sina fingrar i vattnet.
02
plaska, dippa
(of water birds) to feed by dipping the bill into water, often at the water's surface or in shallow areas
Intransitive
Example
The ducks dabbled in the pond, submerging their bills to search for aquatic plants and insects.
Andarna plaskade i dammen, sänkte sina näbbar för att söka efter vattenväxter och insekter.
The shorebirds dabbled along the marshy edges.
Strandskatorna plaskade längs de träskiga kanterna.
03
plaska, leka i vattnet
to engage in water-related activities in a playful or casual manner
Intransitive
Example
The children loved to dabble in the shallow pool, splashing and giggling as they played with water toys.
Barnen älskade att plaska, leka i vattnet i den grunda poolen, plaskande och fnittrande medan de lekte med vattens leksaker.
As the puppies ran toward the lake, they could n't resist stopping to dabble in the cool water.
När valparna sprang mot sjön kunde de inte låta bli att stanna för att plaska, leka i vattnet.
04
syssla med, pyssla med
to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement
Transitive: to dabble in an activity
Example
She decided to dabble in photography.
Hon bestämde sig för att pyssla med fotografi.
During the summer break, the students dabbled in various sports.
Under sommarlovet sysslade studenterna med olika sporter.
