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fliegen

fly

Meaning of fliegen

move by air

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German[ˈfliːɡn̩]
fly
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fliegen belongs to the topic "At the Airport". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between fliegen / flattern / segeln / abheben / aufsteigen

🇩🇪German
fliegen

To stay or move lightly and smoothly in the air, as if without effort; often slow and gentle.

A1Often

Der Ballon schwebt über der Stadt.

Воздушный шар парит над городом.

🇩🇪German

To move with quick, repeated flaps, like a bird or a flag; emphasizes fluttering rather than general flying.

A1Often

Der Vogel flattert über den Garten.

Птица трепещет над садом.

🇩🇪German

Originally to travel by sail, but figuratively to move smoothly through the air, like gliding.

A1Rarely

Das Segelboot segelt über das Meer.

Парусная лодка идёт под парусом по морю.

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🇩🇪German
abheben

To leave the ground and start to rise; usually used for planes or for taking off upward.

A1Very Often

Das Flugzeug hebt pünktlich ab.

Самолёт взлетает вовремя.

🇩🇪German

To go up, rise, or ascend; a broader word for upward movement, not necessarily flying.

A1Very Often

Der Ballon steigt langsam auf.

Воздушный шар медленно поднимается.

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How to pronounce fliegen and what this word means

fliegen translation: fly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fliegen

[ˈfliːɡn̩]

fliegen translation

fly

fliegen transcription

[ˈfliːɡn̩]

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fliegen meaning: what does it mean?

sich durch die Luft bewegen

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fliegen is pronounced as [ˈfliːɡn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is fliegen part of At the Airport vocabulary?

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Is fliegen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

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