flying
word · lemma: fly
/ˈfɫaɪɪŋ/
FLY-ing
/flˈaɪɪŋ/
FLY-ing
Definition
Moving through the air, usually by using wings or an aircraft. It can also refer to traveling by plane.
Usage & Nuances
As a word form, 'flying' is often the -ing form of 'fly': 'Birds are flying.' It also works as an adjective in phrases like 'a flying insect' or 'flying lessons'. For air travel, English often prefers 'fly' as a verb: 'I'm flying to Tokyo.'
Spanish: volar - volando (en avión)Portuguese (BR): voar - voando (de avião)Portuguese (PT): voar - viajar de aviãoChinese (Simplified): 飞 - 飞行Chinese (Traditional): 飛 - 飛行Hindi: उड़ना - हवाई यात्रा करनाArabic: يطير - السفر جوًاBengali: উড়ে যাওয়া - উড়ন্তRussian: летящий - летающий - полётJapanese: 飛んでいる - 飛行Vietnamese: bay - đang bay - chuyến bayKorean: 나는 - 비행Turkish: uçan - uçuşUrdu: اڑنا - پرواز (ہوا بازی)Indonesian: terbang - penerbangan
Example Sentences
The birds are flying over the lake.
basic
We saw a flying insect in the room.
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I am flying to Delhi tomorrow.
basic
I used to be scared of flying, but now I don't mind it.
natural
With prices this high, flying home for the holidays isn't easy.
natural
He spends weekends flying small planes with his instructor.
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