плавание
Translation of плавание
swimming
Meaning of плавание
передвижение в воде с помощью рук и ног
the activity of moving through water using your arms and legs
Transcription and pronunciation of плавание
плава́ние
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [plɐˈvanʲɪje]
- In Latin letters
- plavanie
Traps and common mistakes
Делать плавание or заниматься плаванием?
заниматься плаванием
заниматься + instrumental = do a sport
Don't say «делать плавание» (calque of 'do swimming'). Say «заниматься плаванием».
Сын занимается плаванием с детства.
My son has done swimming since childhood.
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Swimming in the lake cooled us after the long walk.
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Плавание в озере освежило нас после долгой прогулки.
Swimming is good for your health.
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Плавание полезно для здоровья.
плавание synonyms
What's the difference between плавание, купание, and заплыв
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One swim over a distance, or a race.
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плавание belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does плавание mean?
the activity of moving through water using your arms and legs
How do you pronounce плавание?
плавание is pronounced [plɐˈvanʲɪje], in Latin letters “plavanie”.
How is плавание used in a sentence?
Swimming in the lake cooled us after the long walk. Translation: Плавание в озере освежило нас после долгой прогулки.
Is плавание part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, плавание (swimming) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is плавание part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, плавание (swimming) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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