flying

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich in der Luft bewegt oder fliegen kann; auch in Zusammensetzungen für Flug- oder Luftfahrzeuge verwendet.

Describes something that is moving through the air or capable of flight.

1. Moving through the airA2formal

   Capable of or engaged in flight through the air.

   fliegend

   • The flying bird soared high above the trees.
   • We took a flying lesson at the aviation school.
   • The flying machine was an early prototype of the airplane.

   Synonymeairborneglidingin flighton the wingsoaringvolantwinged

   Antonymeearthboundfixedlandedstationary

2. Fast or rapidB1informal

   Moving very quickly or at high speed.

   Fliegend

   • He made a flying visit to the office before leaving town.
   • The car sped by at flying speed.
   • She left in a flying hurry after the meeting.

   Synonymefasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymeslowslow-moving

3. Floating or suspendedB2formal

   Suspended in the air or appearing to float.

   Schwebend

   • Flying dust particles filled the room after the explosion.
   • The flying banner waved in the wind.
   • Flying embers from the fire landed on the roof.

   Synonymefloatingpoisedsuspended

   Antonymeearthboundrootedsettled

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder Tätigkeit des Sich-Bewegens in der Luft bezeichnet, besonders mit einem Flugzeug oder wie ein Vogel.

A noun referring to the action or activity of moving through the air, especially in an aircraft or as a bird.

unzählbar

1. Act of moving through airA2formal

   The action or activity of moving through the air using aircraft or wings.

   Fliegen

   • Flying is faster than driving to distant cities.
   • Commercial flying has become very safe.
   • He enjoys flying small planes on weekends.

   Synonymeflight

   Antonymegroundinglanding

2. Sport or activityB1informal

   The sport or recreational activity of piloting aircraft or gliding.

   Fliegen

   • Flying lessons cost more than driving lessons.
   • She took up flying after retirement.
   • Extreme flying sports like paragliding are thrilling.

   Synonymeairmanshipaviationflightgliding

• Verb, das die Fortbewegung durch die Luft bezeichnet, besonders mit Flügeln oder in einem Flugzeug.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Travel through airA1formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   Fliegen

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   Synonymeaviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or go very fast.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   Synonymedartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antonymecrawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or fleeB1informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   Fliehen

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   Synonymeabscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antonymeconfrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraftB1formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   Ein Flugzeug fliegen

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   Synonymeaviatepilot

Phrasal-Variantenfly byfly on