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sailing

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

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verb

Segeln

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

Examples :

"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

Das Segelboot segelte schnell über den See.

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verb

Segeln, fahren

To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.

Examples :

"The ducks are sailing across the pond. "

Die Enten fahren über den Teich.

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verb

Segeln

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

Examples :

"My uncle enjoys sailing his small sailboat on the lake every weekend. "

Mein Onkel segelt jedes Wochenende gerne mit seinem kleinen Segelboot auf dem See.

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verb

Segeln, in See stechen

To set sail; to begin a voyage.

Examples :

"We sail for Australia tomorrow."

Wir stechen morgen nach Australien in See.

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verb

Segeln, gleiten

To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

Examples :

"The kite sailed gracefully through the afternoon sky. "

Der Drachen segelte anmutig durch den Nachmittagshimmel.

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verb

Segeln

To move briskly.

Examples :

"The duchess sailed haughtily out of the room."

Die Herzogin segelte hochmütig aus dem Raum.

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adjective

Segel-

Travelling by ship.

Examples :

"The sailing ship was a popular choice for the summer vacation. "

Das Segelschiff war eine beliebte Wahl für den Sommerurlaub.

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noun

Segeln

Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise

Examples :

"My grandfather enjoys sailing on the lake every weekend. "

Mein Großvater segelt jedes Wochenende gerne auf dem See.

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noun

Navigation, Seefahrt

Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel

Examples :

"My uncle's sailing expertise was crucial for navigating the crowded harbor. "

Die Segelkenntnisse meines Onkels waren entscheidend für die Navigation im überfüllten Hafen.

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noun

Auslaufen, Abfahrt

The time of departure from a port

Examples :

"The sailing from the harbor was delayed due to the strong winds. "

Das Auslaufen aus dem Hafen verzögerte sich aufgrund des starken Windes.

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noun

Fahrt, Schifffahrt

(countable) a scheduled voyage by a ferry or ship.

Examples :

"The afternoon sailing to the island was full. "

Die Nachmittagsfahrt zur Insel war ausgebucht.

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