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Etymology of the English word swim

the English word swim
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *swemjanan

Derivations in English

swimmeret, swimsuit, swimwear, swimming

Cognates

Danish svømme, Dutch zwemmen, German schwimmen, Nynorsk sömja, Riksmal svømme, Swedish simma



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