How is the word плавать translated from Russian to English

English translation
float
verb

Парить или двигаться по поверхности жидкости, не тонув.

To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Examples with “плавать”

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  • Листья плавают на поверхности пруда. — The leaves float on the pond's surface.

  • Эта платформа заняла первое место на параде. — The float won first place in the parade.

  • Ты видишь, как лодка плывет в реке? — Can you see the boat float in the river?

  • Ты видел яркую платформу вчера? — Did you see the colorful float yesterday?

  • Пожалуйста, посмотри, как пузыри парят в воздухе. — Please watch how the bubbles float in the air.

  • Нам нужно украсить платформу для фестиваля. — We need to decorate the float for the festival.

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