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schwimmen

плавать

Meaning of schwimmen

move in water

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Dieses Wort lohnt sich frueh.

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DE[ˈʃvɪmən]
RU[ˈplavatʲ]
swim
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schwimmen belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

schwimmen
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baden
Чаще означает «купаться» или «принимать ванну»; в значении «плавать» употребляется реже и обычно шире, чем genaues Schwimmen.
planschen
Значит «плескаться», «барахтаться в воде»; это не про ровное плавание, а про весёлое, неумелое или детское движение в воде.
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🇩🇪de

Чаще означает «купаться» или «принимать ванну»; в значении «плавать» употребляется реже и обычно шире, чем genaues Schwimmen.

A1Often

Die Kinder baden im See.

🇩🇪de

Значит «плескаться», «барахтаться в воде»; это не про ровное плавание, а про весёлое, неумелое или детское движение в воде.

A1Often

Die Kinder planschen im Pool.

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What does schwimmen mean?

sich im Wasser mit Körperbewegungen fortbewegen

How do you pronounce schwimmen?

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

Is schwimmen part of Sea Life vocabulary?

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Is schwimmen part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, schwimmen (плавать) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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