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glide in German

glide in German is gleiten, gleiten lassen — glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.

glide in German

gleiten
verb
gleiten lassen
verb
(transitive) To cause to glide.

What does "glide" mean?

  1. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
    "The skater glided across the ice."
  2. noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.
    "The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield."

glide in a sentence

  • The skater glided across the ice.
  • The plane glided down onto the runway after its engines cut out.
  • The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glide" in German?

"glide" in German is gleiten, gleiten lassen. glide means: To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.

How do you use "glide" in a sentence?

Example: "The skater glided across the ice." In German, "glide" is gleiten, gleiten lassen.

Are there other ways to say "glide" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "glide": gleiten, gleiten lassen.

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