Kayaking Meaning in English

word · lemma: kayak

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Definition

Kayaking is the activity or sport of traveling on water in a small narrow boat called a kayak, usually using a double-bladed paddle.

Usage & Nuances

Common in outdoor and water sports discussions. Used as a gerund (noun form) to describe the activity, not the boat ('kayak'). Often paired with 'go' ('go kayaking'). Do not confuse with 'canoeing', which uses a different type of boat and paddle.

• Spanish: piragüismo - kayak
• Portuguese (BR): caiaque - caiaque (atividade)
• Portuguese (PT): caiaque - caiaque (atividade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 皮划艇运动 - 划皮艇
• Chinese (Traditional): 皮划艇運動 - 劃皮艇
• Hindi: कायकिंग - कयाक चलाना
• Arabic: التجديف بقوارب الكاياك
• Bengali: কায়াকিং - কায়াক নৌকা চালানো
• Russian: каякинг
• Japanese: カヤック（をすること） - カヤッキング
• Vietnamese: chèo thuyền kayak
• Korean: 카약 타기
• Turkish: kanoyla gezmek - kano yapmak (kayak sporu)
• Urdu: کایاکنگ - کایاک کشتی چلانا
• Indonesian: kayak - ber-kayak

Example Sentences

Kayaking is a popular activity in the summer.

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Even beginners can enjoy kayaking with a good guide.

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I went kayaking on the river last weekend.

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My family loves kayaking at the lake.

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Have you ever tried kayaking in the ocean? It's amazing!

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We spent the afternoon kayaking and exploring the islands.

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