Swallow Meaning for Kids

What Does Swallow Mean?

Verb

To make food or drink go down your throat.
To take in a sound or noise quietly.

Noun

A type of bird that can fly and is often seen in the sky.

Swallow Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

गिलास (Gilas)

gilas

चिड़िया (Chidiya)

chidiya

kannada

ಕೋಳಿ (koLi)

koLi

ಚುಚ್ಚು (chuchchu)

chuchchu

ಕೀಟ (keeta)

keeta

bengali

গিল (gil)

gil

গিলতে (gilte)

gilte

spanish

tragador en español

tragador

tragar en español

tragar

pájaro en español

pájaro

Swallow in Sentences

Swallows are small birds that can fly fast.

In spring, swallows come back to our town.

A swallow can catch bugs while flying.

Swallows build their nests under roofs.

We can hear swallows chirping in the morning.

🛠️ How to Handle Swallow

How to Drink Juice Without Spilling

If you want to drink a whole glass of juice without spilling any, you need to swallow the right way.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Take a small sip and close your lips so the juice stays in your mouth.

Step 2: Keep your tongue flat, tip your head just a little bit forward, and swallow so the juice goes smoothly down your throat.

When you practice swallowing like this, you can finish your juice easily and feel proud that you didn’t cough or drip a single drop.

Frequently Asked Questions About Swallow

What does 'swallow' mean?

The word 'swallow' can mean to take food or drink into your mouth and then make it go down your throat. It can also refer to a type of bird that is small and often flies fast.

How do you pronounce 'swallow'?

You pronounce 'swallow' like this: 'swah-loh'.

What is the origin of the word 'swallow'?

The word 'swallow' comes from the Old English word 'swealwian', which means to cause something to go down.

What is the meaning of 'swallow' in Spanish?

The word 'swallow' in Spanish is 'golondrina' (golondrina).

Facts & Quotes About Swallow

Fact: Swallows are amazing birds that can fly really fast and catch insects in mid-air!

Proverb: A swallow does not make a summer. (This means one good thing doesn't mean everything is good.)

Quote: "The swallow is a bird that knows how to fly." - Unknown