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swift in German

swift in German is rasch, flink, Segler — swift means moving or happening very quickly.

swift in German

rasch
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
flink
adj
Fast; quick; rapid.
Segler
noun
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
Mauersegler
noun
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
Garnwinde
noun
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

What does "swift" mean?

  1. adj Moving or happening very quickly.
    "We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew."
  2. noun A small, fast-flying bird that looks similar to a swallow.
    "A swift darted past the church tower at dusk."
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swift in a sentence

  • We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew.
  • The police made a swift arrest after the robbery.
  • A swift darted past the church tower at dusk.
  • Every summer, swifts return to nest under the old roof tiles.

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What is "swift" in German?
"swift" in German is rasch, flink, Segler. swift means: Moving or happening very quickly.
How do you use "swift" in a sentence?
Example: "We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew." In German, "swift" is rasch, flink, Segler.
Are there other ways to say "swift" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "swift": rasch, flink, Segler, Mauersegler, Garnwinde.
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