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swan in Dutch

swan in Dutch is zwaan — swan means a large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.

swan in Dutch

zwaan
noun
Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

What does "swan" mean?

  1. noun A large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.
    "A pair of swans glided across the lake."
  2. verb To move about in a casual, carefree, or self-important way.
    "He swanned into the meeting twenty minutes late without an apology."
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swan in a sentence

  • A pair of swans glided across the lake.
  • He swanned into the meeting twenty minutes late without an apology.

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What is "swan" in Dutch?

"swan" in Dutch is zwaan. swan means: A large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.

How do you use "swan" in a sentence?

Example: "A pair of swans glided across the lake." In Dutch, "swan" is zwaan.

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