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fließen
/ˈfliːsən/

flow

🇩🇪 German
/ˈfliːsən/
Meaning of fließen

to move smoothly and continuously

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flow

When to use fließen

flow smoothly

gleichmäßig fließen

flow freely

frei fließen

flow naturally

natürlich fließen

flow downstream

stromabwärts fließen

flow through

durchfließen

fließen usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Der Fluss kann nach dem Regen schnell fließen.

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Die Musik scheint durch das ganze Haus zu fließen.

Similar words

fließen

flow — to move smoothly and continuously

strömen

Describes a strong, continuous movement, often of water, air, light, or a large stream of people.

gleiten

Emphasizes smooth, soft movement without effort; often used for objects, people, or things that slide along easily.

laufen

A very general word; it can mean “to flow” for liquids, but also “to run,” “to go,” or “to work” for machines.

sickern

Means seeping slowly in small amounts, often through soil, fabric, or cracks.

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fließenfluire
kochen-
sich ändern-
binden-
folgen-
entfernen-
sich anfühlensentire

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What's the difference between fließen / strömen / gleiten / laufen / sickern / rinnen

🇩🇪German
fließen

flow — to move smoothly and continuously

B2Often

Der Fluss kann nach dem Regen schnell fließen.

После дождя река может быстро течь.

S
🇩🇪German
strömen

Describes a strong, continuous movement, often of water, air, light, or a large stream of people.

B2Often

Das Wasser strömte nach dem Regen durch die Straße.

Вода хлынула по улице после дождя.

G
🇩🇪German
gleiten

Emphasizes smooth, soft movement without effort; often used for objects, people, or things that slide along easily.

B2Often

Das Boot glitt ruhig über das Wasser.

Лодка спокойно скользила по воде.

L
🇩🇪German
laufen

A very general word; it can mean “to flow” for liquids, but also “to run,” “to go,” or “to work” for machines.

B2Very Often

Wasser läuft aus dem Hahn.

Вода течёт из крана.

S
🇩🇪German
sickern

Means seeping slowly in small amounts, often through soil, fabric, or cracks.

B2Often

Das Regenwasser sickerte langsam in den Boden.

Дождевая вода медленно просачивалась в землю.

R
🇩🇪German
rinnen

More literary or elevated; refers to a smooth, thin flow, usually of water, tears, or time.

B2Rarely

Tränen rannen über ihr Gesicht.

Слёзы текли по её лицу.

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how to pronounce fließen

/ˈfliːsən/

fließen translation

flow

fließen examples

Der Fluss kann nach dem Regen schnell fließen.

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/ˈfliːsən/

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fließen meaning: what does it mean?

sich gleichmäßig und ununterbrochen bewegen

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Der Fluss kann nach dem Regen schnell fließen. Translation: После дождя река может быстро течь.

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