herabstürzen
swoop
Meaning of herabstürzen
sich im Flug plötzlich und schnell nach unten fallen lassen, besonders wie ein Raubvogel auf Beute
to fly or move rapidly downward through the air, especially to attack or seize prey
Pronunciation
herabstürzen with English translation
herabstürzen usage examples
Der Falke stürzt auf die Maus herab.
The falcon swoops down on the mouse.
Möwen stürzen oft ins Wasser herab.
Gulls often swoop down into the water.
herabstürzen synonyms
What's the difference between herabstürzen, herunterstoßen, herabstoßen, herabschießen, greifen, herabfahren, stürzen, and fliegen
to push or knock something downward; more about an external force than a rapid diving movement
Of a bird of prey: to dive down onto prey; more literary
to rush or shoot downward very quickly; emphasizes speed and a sharp descent
to grab or seize; focuses on taking hold of a target rather than the downward movement itself
to move downward quickly or come down along a path; can sound somewhat technical or descriptive
Advanced: broader words
to fall or rush downward; a very general verb, not necessarily with the idea of attacking
to fly; a general verb for movement in the air, without the sense of a rapid downward attack
a general verb 'to fall'; does not imply a purposeful or controlled dive and often lacks emphasis on speed.
implies a gradual descent or lowering; generally lacks the sharp, rapid character of a swoop.
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What does herabstürzen mean?
to fly or move rapidly downward through the air, especially to attack or seize prey
How do you pronounce herabstürzen?
herabstürzen is pronounced [heˈʁaːpʃtʏʁtsn̩].
How is herabstürzen used in a sentence?
The falcon swoops down on the mouse. Translation: Der Falke stürzt auf die Maus herab.
Is herabstürzen part of Birds vocabulary?
Yes, herabstürzen (swoop) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is herabstürzen part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, herabstürzen (swoop) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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