German word

Pool

Pronunciation

IPA/puːl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpool

Example

Im Sommer gehen wir oft in die Pools.

We often go to the pools in summer.

Illustration for Pool (pool)

More examples

Im Kurs lernten wir, wie man sicher im Pool taucht.

In the course, we learned how to dive safely in the pool.

Core concept

A contained stretch of water bordered by a rim, where people gather to swim, cool off, or play.

Common phrases

  • im Pool tauchen

    dive in the pool

  • der Pool des Hotels

    the hotel's pool

  • am Poolrand sitzen

    sit at the edge of the pool

Similar words

Schwimmbad: A public indoor or outdoor facility where people go to swim.
Freibad: A public outdoor swimming facility open during the warmer season.
Hallenbad: A covered public swimming facility available throughout the year.
Swimmingpool: A large private swimming facility, often found at hotels or holiday homes.

Definition in German

ein mit Wasser gefülltes Becken, das zum Schwimmen oder Baden benutzt wird

Word origin

German Pool is borrowed from English pool, which ultimately continues Old English pōl, meaning a small body of water.

Usage tips

  • Pool is masculine in German, with the plural die Pools: der Pool, einen Pool, die Pools.

Related words

  • Poolnutzungpool usenoun
  • Poolpartypool partynoun

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