Swim in Tagalog

“Swim” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “lumangoy” (verb for swimming) or “paglangoy” (noun for the act of swimming). This word refers to moving through water by using the limbs or propelling oneself. Explore detailed translations, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Swim

[Definition]:

• Swim /swɪm/
• Verb 1: To propel oneself through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement.
• Verb 2: To be immersed in or covered with liquid.
• Noun: An act or period of swimming.

[Synonyms] = Lumangoy, Paglangoy, Maglangoy, Lumusong, Sumisid, Langoy

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
• Ex1_PH: Mahilig akong lumangoy sa dagat tuwing tag-araw.
• Ex2_EN: The children learned how to swim at the local pool.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay natutong lumangoy sa lokal na pool.
• Ex3_EN: Fish swim gracefully through the coral reef.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga isda ay lumalangoy nang maganda sa coral reef.
• Ex4_EN: She goes for a swim every morning to stay fit.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay lumalangoy tuwing umaga upang manatiling fit.
• Ex5_EN: We decided to swim across the lake before sunset.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya kaming lumangoy sa kabila ng lawa bago lumubog ang araw.