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gleiten

to glide, slide smoothly

verb GLAY-ten Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Gleiten describes frictionless, flowing movement — ice skating, swimming, or elegant walking. It implies grace and effortlessness. Used both for body movement and for objects.

Examples

"Die Eisläuferin glitt mühelos über die Eisfläche."

Natural Translation

The ice skater glided effortlessly across the ice surface.

Literal Translation

The ice skater glided effortlessly over the ice surface.

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