zwemmen /zʋˈɛmən/ · verb · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "swim".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Buitenavonturen

Source term
swim
Translation
zwemmen
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form zwemmen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + zwemmen
Examples
Het meer is voor zwemmen-recreatie.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Buitenavonturen.

Example Sentences

Het meer is voor zwemmen-recreatie.

English: The lake is for swim-leisure.

A1 · Outdoor Adventures

Ik zwem elke zaterdag.

English: I swim every Saturday.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Ze zwemt in het meer.

English: She swims in the lake.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Wij zwemmen in de zomer in zee.

English: We swim in the sea in summer.

A1 · Sports And Leisure

Hij kan in het water zwemmen.

English: He can swim in the water.

A1 · Exploration and Enjoyment

Ik zwem elke zaterdag in het zwembad.

English: I swim in the pool every Saturday.

A1 · Travel And Transport

Ze zwemt heel snel.

English: She swims very fast.

A1 · Travel And Transport

De vissen zwemmen in het meer.

English: The fish swim in the lake.

A1 · Travel And Transport

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