No. 14,756 in Russian
плавания
The Russian word "плавания" means "swimming" or "voyages" depending on context.
In a sentence
Я всегда наслаждаюсь плаваниями в открытом море.
I always enjoy swims in the open sea.
In this sentence, "плаваниями" is used in the instrumental plural form, indicating the act of swimming or sailing.
Спортивная команда готовится к соревнованиям по плаванию.
The sports team is preparing for the swimming competition.
Here, "плаванию" is in the dative singular form, referring to the action of swimming in the context of competition.
Книга о тайнах подводного плавания была очень интересной.
The book about the secrets of underwater swimming was very interesting.
In this sentence, "плавания" is in the genitive singular form, denoting the concept of swimming or moving underwater.
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