German word

Freibad

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌbaːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounoutdoor swimming pool

Example

Die Karten fürs Freibad sind heute ausverkauft.

Tickets for the outdoor swimming pool are sold out today.

Illustration for Freibad (outdoor swimming pool)

More examples

Im Freibad trainiere ich meine Ausdauer.

At the outdoor swimming pool, I train my endurance.

Core concept

A seasonal swimming complex outside, where swimmers move between pools, changing rooms, and sunny recreation areas.

Common phrases

  • ein Freibad besuchen

    visit an outdoor swimming pool

  • im Freibad Bahnen ziehen

    swim laps at an outdoor swimming pool

Similar words

Schwimmbad: A general facility equipped for swimming, whether indoors or outdoors.
Hallenbad: A covered swimming facility usable throughout the year.
Strandbad: A bathing area built along a lake or sea shore.
Badesee: A natural body of water suitable and intended for swimming.

Definition in German

Ein Freibad bezeichnet ein in freier Luft gelegenes öffentliches Schwimmbad, das in der Regel saisonal betrieben wird.

Word origin

The German compound Freibad combines frei with Bad and literally names a bathing place that is open to the outdoors.

Usage tips

  • Freibad is neuter, so standard forms include das Freibad, ins Freibad, and die Freibäder.

Opposites

Related words

  • Freibadöffnungopening of an outdoor swimming poolnoun
  • Freibadbetrieboperation of an outdoor swimming poolnoun

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