swim

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang, die Sportart oder die Tätigkeit des Sichfortbewegens im Wasser mit den Gliedmaßen bezeichnet, meist als Übung oder Vergnügen.

A noun referring to the act, sport, or activity of moving through water by using the limbs, typically as a form of exercise or recreation.

unzählbar

1. Swimming as an activityA1formal

   The act or period of swimming for recreation or sport.

   Schwimmen

   • He went for a swim in the lake every morning.
   • A good swim can be very refreshing.
   • The kids had a long swim at the pool.

   Synonymebathedippaddleplungesplash

2. Fish movement or groupB2formalscientific

   A group of fish, or the act of fish moving through water.

   Schwarm oder Bewegung von Fischen

   • A large swim of salmon migrated upstream.
   • Fishermen observed the swim of herring in the bay.
   • The swim of the tropical fish was captivating.

   Synonymeschoolshoalswimming

3. The state of floating or moving in waterA1informal

   The activity of staying on or moving through water.

   Schwimmen

   • A quick swim in the sea cleared my mind.
   • I enjoy a leisurely swim on hot days.
   • They went for a swim after their walk.

   Synonymebathedippaddleplunge

• Sich im Wasser mit eigener Kraft fortbewegen, meist mit Hilfe von Armen und Beinen; auch im Wasser treiben oder sich über Wasser halten.

A verb meaning to move through water by moving the body, especially the arms and legs.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. A1formalsport

   To move through water by using limbs, fins, or tail to propel oneself forward.

   Schwimmen

   • He likes to swim in the ocean.
   • She can swim across the lake without stopping.
   • They swam for fun at the beach.

2. Be immersed or floodedB1informal

   To be covered or surrounded by a liquid, often causing difficulty or discomfort.

   In Flüssigkeit eingetaucht sein

   • The basement was swimming in water after the flood.
   • Her eyes were swimming with tears after the emotional movie.
   • The plate swam in sauce.

3. Feel dizzy or overwhelmedB2informal

   To experience dizziness or a sensation of spinning, often due to illness or strong emotion.

   Schwindelig sein

   • The room started to swim before her eyes when she stood up quickly.
   • His head was swimming with confusion after the complex explanation.
   • She felt her senses swim after hearing the shocking news.

   Synonymereelspinwhirl