swamp

UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/

Übersetzungen

swampsubstantiv
swamps
Pl.
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
The swamp was teeming with wildlife, including alligators and various species of birds.
Le marécage regorgeait d’animaux sauvages, notamment des alligators et diverses espèces d’oiseaux.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
maraisPlus général que « marécage » ; employé selon le contexte.
bourbierFiguré.
swampverb
swamped
Präteritum
swamped
Partizip Perfekt
swamping
Gerundium
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
The heavy rains swamped the coastal town, leaving many streets underwater.
Les fortes pluies ont submergé la ville côtière, laissant de nombreuses rues sous l’eau.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
accablerFiguré.
inonderSurtout pour l’eau ou un liquide.
swampadjektiv
UK
/swɒmp/
US
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Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a swamp (e.g., 'swamp gas').
Swamp gas is produced by the decomposition of vegetation under water.
Le gaz marécageux est produit par la décomposition de la végétation sous l’eau.

Definitionen

swampsubstantiv
A low-lying area of land that is saturated with water, often characterized by the presence of trees and other vegetation.
The swamp was teeming with wildlife, including alligators and various species of birds.
A situation or place fraught with difficulties and challenges, often overwhelming in nature.
The project turned into a swamp of bureaucratic red tape, delaying its completion by several months.
swampverb
To overwhelm or flood with water or another liquid.
The heavy rains swamped the coastal town, leaving many streets underwater.
To overwhelm with an excessive amount of something, such as work or tasks.
The team was swamped with projects after the company announced its new initiative.
swampadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of a swamp; occurring, produced, or found in a swamp (used chiefly attributively).
Swamp gas is produced by the decomposition of vegetation under water.