zwemmen
to swim
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɛmə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Swimming is considered a vital life skill in the Netherlands, a country partly below sea level. Almost all Dutch children earn their 'zwemdiploma' (swimming certificate). There are three levels: A, B, and C.
📝 Example Sentences
Kun je zwemmen?
Can you swim?
De kinderen gaan elke week zwemmen.
The children go swimming every week.