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schwelgen (in, dat.) (v.i.)  to indulge (oneself) in; luxuriate/revel in; feast on

Wir schwelgten in Thunfischfilet mit Knoblauch.
We feasted on tuna fish filet with garlic.
Es ist lange her, dass ich so in Erinnerung schwelgte.
It's been a long time since I indulged (myself) in reminiscing so.

Related: die Schwelgerei high living, indulgence, feasting, schwelgerisch sumptuous, self-indulgent, schwelgend indulging, luxuriating, im Überfluss schwelgen to live in the lap of luxury

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