Fliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fliest

 

[ flaɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

air travel

The verb 'fliest' is the second-person singular present form of 'fly.' It refers to the action of traveling through the air, particularly by means of an aircraft or winged vehicle. This form is often used in informal or poetic contexts. In its essence, to 'fliest' means that you are currently or habitually flying. It can also be used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or escape.

Synonyms

glide, hover, soar.

Examples of usage

  • You fliest from one country to another.
  • When you fliest, remember to buckle your seatbelt.
  • In this dream, you fliest above the treetops.

Translations

Translations of the word "fliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voa

🇮🇳 उड़ता है

🇩🇪 fliegt

🇮🇩 terbang

🇺🇦 літає

🇵🇱 lata

🇯🇵 飛ぶ

🇫🇷 vole

🇪🇸 vuela

🇹🇷 uçuyor

🇰🇷 날다

🇸🇦 يُحلّق

🇨🇿 létá

🇸🇰 lietajú

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 leta

🇮🇸 flýgur

🇰🇿 ұшып

🇬🇪 მფრინავს

🇦🇿 uçur

🇲🇽 vuela

Etymology

The word 'fly' originates from Old English 'flēogan,' which means to move through the air. The roots can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic '*fleuganą' and Proto-Indo-European '*pleu-', meaning to float or to flow. Over time, the word 'fly' evolved through various Middle English forms, like 'fleien,' and became standardized in contemporary English. 'Fliest' as a conjugation appeared as the English language developed, maintaining its relevance in aviation and metaphorical expressions alike. The concept of flying has also been significant in literature and culture, symbolizing freedom and the desire for adventure.