Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To move smoothly and almost without friction over a surface or through air.
Natural examples
Der Schwan glitt leise über den See.
The swan glided quietly across the lake.
Auf dem Eis glitten die Kinder vorsichtig dahin.
The children glided carefully across the ice.
Ein Schatten glitt über die weiße Wand.
A shadow moved smoothly across the white wall.
Usage note
Gleiten usually forms the perfect with sein: ist geglitten. It describes smooth movement, not necessarily a fall.
Mini-lesson: gleiten
To move smoothly and almost without friction over a surface or through air. Gleiten usually forms the perfect with sein: ist geglitten. It describes smooth movement, not necessarily a fall.
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