rapids

ˈræpɪdz
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rapids: part of a river with fast turbulent water
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Translation of rapids into German

Noun, plural

nature

part of a river with fast turbulent water
  • The canoeists navigated the rapids skillfully.Die Kanuten navigierten geschickt durch die Stromschnellen.
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Expressions with rapids: examples in English and translations in German

die Stromschnellen befahren
durch die Stromschnellen navigieren
They decided to shoot the rapids for an adrenaline rush.
die Stromschnellen befahren
Wildwasser fahren
We decided to ride the rapids during our vacation.
durch die Stromschnellen fahren
Wildwasser fahren
They decided to run the rapids in a canoe.

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  • rapids: part of a river with fast turbulent water
    (nature) Stromschnellen

Synonyms and analogies of rapids in English

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Examples of rapids in a sentence

  • They filmed the rapids for the documentary.
rapid
ˈræpɪd
Adjective
1.

quick

moving or happening very fast
  • The river has a rapid current.Der Fluss hat eine schnelle Strömung.
2.

photography

TECH.
needing only a brief exposure time
TECH.
  • The rapid lens captured the scene perfectly.Das schnelle Objektiv erfasste die Szene perfekt.
Noun
1.

geography

fast-moving part of a river
  • The canoe flipped over in the rapid.Das Kanu kenterte in der Stromschnelle.
2.

chess

TECH.
type of chess game with fast moves
TECH.
Schnellschach Rapid-Schach rapide
  • He won the tournament in a rapid.Er gewann das Turnier in einem Schnellschach.

Expressions with rapid: examples in English and translations in German

rasanter Anstieg
schneller Anstieg
The rapid climb in prices surprised everyone.
rasantes Wachstum
schnelle Entwicklung
The rapid growth of technology is astounding.
schnell aufeinanderfolgend
The rapid-fire questions left the interviewee overwhelmed.
in schneller Folge
in rascher Abfolge
The fireworks exploded in rapid succession.
Notfallteam
The hospital's rapid response team saved the patient's life.
schnelle Verarbeitung
The new software enables rapid processing of online orders and payments.

Translations of "rapids" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieStromschnellennpl.

After much practice, the rafter became confident navigating the rapids.

Nach viel Übung wurde der Flößer zuversichtlich beim Navigieren der Stromschnellen.

Local fishermen often avoid the rapids because they are too dangerous.

Lokale Fischer meiden oft die Stromschnellen, da sie zu gefährlich sind.

dasWildwassernn.

Lakes, rapids, wetlands and forests form a mosaic of special environments.

Seen, Feuchtgebiete, Wildwasser und Wälder bilden das Mosaik einer ganz besonderen Landschaft.

Canyoning - a spectacular and unique combination of white water rapids and rock

Canyoning - eine spektakuläre und einzigartige Kombination aus Wildwasser und Fels

Stromschnelle

All rooms have a direct view to the rapids.

Alle Zimmer haben direkte Aussicht auf die Stromschnelle.

Very rarely there may be more than one dipper in some rapids in winter.

Sehr selten können mehr als eine Wasseramsel an einer Stromschnelle im Winter vorkommen.

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Other translations for rapids:

  • Stromschellennpl.
  • Schnellen

rapids: Examples and translations in context

Cascades, rapids, pools and quiet interludes follow one another.

Kaskaden, Stromschnellen, Gumpen und ruhige Passagen wechseln einander ab.

A sudden storm increased the intensity of the rapids, making them even more thrilling.

Ein plötzlicher Sturm verstärkte die Stromschnellen, was sie noch aufregender machte.

Norrland's southernmost outpost offers wild rapids and a unique natural heritage.

Norrlands südlichster Vorposten bietet wilde Stromschnellen und ein einzigartiges Naturerbe.

The river bed is intertwined with deep pools, rapids and overpasses.

Das Flussbett ist mit tiefen Pools, Stromschnellen und Überführungen verwoben.

The river has several waterfalls and rapids along its course.

Der See weist mehrere Seen und Stromschnellen entlang seinem Lauf auf.

Brave paddlers always want to shoot the rapids without hesitation.

Mutige Paddler wollen immer ohne zu zögern die Stromschnellen meistern.

Cetina is the river with lots of rapids and small waterfalls but also with very still parts.

Der Fluss Cetina hat unzählige Stromschnelle und Wasserfälle, aber auch ruhige Gebiete.

And I got caught in the rapids.

Und ich kam in eine Stromschnelle.

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