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swoop in German

swoop in German is Sturzflug, herabschießen, herabstürzen — swoop means to dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

swoop in German

Sturzflug
noun
An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
herabschießen
verb
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
herabstürzen
verb
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
stürzen
verb
(intransitive) To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

What does "swoop" mean?

  1. verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.
    "The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion."
  2. noun The act of swooping; a sudden downward or sweeping movement.
    "In one swoop, the seagull grabbed the chip from his hand."

swoop in a sentence

  • The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion.
  • The plane swooped low over the runway before landing.
  • In one swoop, the seagull grabbed the chip from his hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swoop" in German?

"swoop" in German is Sturzflug, herabschießen, herabstürzen. swoop means: To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

How do you use "swoop" in a sentence?

Example: "The falcon swooped down and snatched the mouse in one motion." In German, "swoop" is Sturzflug, herabschießen, herabstürzen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "swoop": Sturzflug, herabschießen, herabstürzen, stürzen.

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