tread water in German
tread water in German is Wasser treten, auf der Stelle treten, sich im Kreis drehen.
tread water in German
Wasser treten
To remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.
auf der Stelle treten
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
sich im Kreis drehen
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
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What is "tread water" in German?
"tread water" in German is Wasser treten, auf der Stelle treten, sich im Kreis drehen.
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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tread water": Wasser treten, auf der Stelle treten, sich im Kreis drehen.
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