окунаться

This is the 5291st most frequent Russian word.


окунаться

To plunge or immerse oneself (into water or an activity).


In this sentence, "окунаться" means to physically immerse oneself, typically into a liquid.

Каждое утро он окунается в ледяную воду.

Every morning, he immerses himself in icy water.


Here, "окунаться" is used metaphorically to describe deeply engaging oneself in an activity.

Мы любим окунаться в изучение новых языков.

We love to immerse ourselves in studying new languages.


This usage of "окунаться" illustrates dedicating oneself to an enjoyable pastime or activity.

В дни отпуска я окунаюсь в чтение старых книг.

During vacation days, I immerse myself in reading old books.