sukeltus

Sukeltus is a Finnish word that translates to "dive" or "diving" in English. It most commonly refers to the act of submerging oneself in water, whether for recreation, sport, or necessity. This can encompass a wide range of activities, from casual swimming and playing in the water to more specialized pursuits.

In a recreational context, sukeltus might involve jumping into a lake, the sea, or a swimming pool. It can be a simple act of cooling off on a hot day or a more energetic part of water games. For children, it is often associated with fun and play.

In sports, sukeltus plays a crucial role in several disciplines. Competitive swimming includes dives from starting blocks. Scuba diving, or laitesukellus in Finnish, involves exploring underwater environments with specialized equipment. Freediving, or vapaasukellus, is another form of underwater exploration that relies on breath-holding techniques. The term can also be applied to diving in the context of sports like diving (the sport of artistic acrobatics into water) or water polo.

Beyond recreation and sport, sukeltus can refer to diving for practical purposes, such as underwater construction, salvage operations, or marine research. In a metaphorical sense, the word can also be used to describe deep immersion in a task or thought, meaning to become deeply engrossed in something.