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coasting

/ˈkoʊstɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊstɪŋ/

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verb

Ausrollen, segeln

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.

Examples :

"When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station."

Als mir das Benzin ausging, konnte ich glücklicherweise in eine nahegelegene Tankstelle ausrollen.

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verb

Entlang der Küste segeln

To sail along a coast.

Examples :

"The sailboat was coasting along the California coast, enjoying the gentle breeze. "

Das Segelboot segelte entlang der kalifornischen Küste und genoss die sanfte Brise.

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verb

Träge dahingleiten, sich treiben lassen

To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

Examples :

"After getting a good grade on the midterm, Sarah was just coasting through the rest of the semester, not studying much or doing her best work. "

Nachdem Sarah eine gute Note in der Klausur bekommen hatte, ließ sie es im Rest des Semesters einfach dahingleiten, lernte nicht viel und gab sich nicht die größte Mühe.

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verb

Sich nähern, ansteuern

To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.

Examples :

"The car was coasting alongside the school bus, waiting for the children to disembark. "

Das Auto näherte sich dem Schulbus und wartete darauf, dass die Kinder ausstiegen.

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verb

Entlangfahren, küstennah fahren

To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.

Examples :

"The sailboat was coasting along the California coastline, enjoying the sunset. "

Das Segelboot fuhr entlang der kalifornischen Küste und genoss den Sonnenuntergang.

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verb

Entlang der Küste fahren

To conduct along a coast or river bank.

Examples :

"The boat was coasting along the riverbank, allowing us to see the wildlife. "

Das Boot fuhr entlang des Flussufers und ermöglichte es uns, die Tierwelt zu sehen.

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verb

Rodeln, Schlitten fahren

To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.

Examples :

"After reaching the top of the snowy hill, the children started coasting down on their sleds, laughing with joy. "

Nachdem die Kinder den Gipfel des schneebedeckten Hügels erreicht hatten, fuhren sie mit ihren Schlitten lachend vor Freude hinunter.

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noun

Küstenfahrt, Küstensegelfahrt

The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.

Examples :

"The old sailboat was designed primarily for coastal coasting, not long voyages across open ocean. "

Das alte Segelboot war hauptsächlich für die Küstenfahrt konzipiert, nicht für lange Reisen über den offenen Ozean.

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noun

Ausrollen, Segeln

The act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance.

Examples :

"The bicyclist enjoyed the coasting down the hill after pedaling so hard to get to the top. "

Der Radfahrer genoss das Ausrollen den Hügel hinunter, nachdem er sich so angestrengt hatte, um nach oben zu gelangen.

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