noun🔗ShareDer MauerseglerA small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight."The swift zipped past the classroom window, a blur of dark feathers against the bright sky. "Der Mauersegler sauste am Klassenzimmerfenster vorbei, ein verschwommener Fleck dunkler Federn vor dem hellen Himmel.birdanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZauneidechseAny of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus."The zookeeper pointed out a swift, a type of lizard, basking in the sun. "Der Tierpfleger zeigte auf eine Zauneidechse, eine Art Eidechse, die sich in der Sonne sonnte.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEulenfalterA moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth."The swift moth fluttered around the porch light, attracted by the bright glow. "Der Eulenfalter flatterte um die Verandalaterne, angezogen von dem hellen Schein.insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDickkopffalterAny of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies."The swift fluttered past the window, a flash of orange and black. "Der Dickkopffalter flatterte am Fenster vorbei, ein Aufblitzen von Orange und Schwarz.animalinsectbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaspelA reel for winding yarn."The tailor used a swift to wind the thread for his new sewing project. "Der Schneider benutzte eine Haspel, um den Faden für sein neues Nähprojekt aufzuwickeln.utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWalzeThe main cylinder of a carding-machine."The textile worker carefully oiled the swift of the carding machine. "Der Textilarbeiter ölte sorgfältig die Walze der Krempelmaschine.machineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrömung, FlussThe current of a stream."The swift of the creek was too strong for the children to safely wade across. "Die Strömung des Baches war zu stark, als dass die Kinder sicher hindurchwaten konnten.naturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchnell, raschFast; quick; rapid."The swift current of the river carried the raft downstream. "Die schnelle Strömung des Flusses trug das Floß flussabwärts.qualitytimeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchnell, raschCapable of moving at high speeds."The swift cheetah ran across the savanna. "Der schnelle Gepard rannte über die Savanne.abilitynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareRasch, schnellSwiftly."The student answered the question swiftly. "Der Schüler beantwortete die Frage schnell.actiontimewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading