German word

Schwimmbad

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvɪmˌbaːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounswimming pool

Example

Wir gehen heute ins Schwimmbad.

We are going to the swimming pool today.

Illustration for Schwimmbad (swimming pool)

More examples

Nach dem Sturm blieb das Schwimmbad geschlossen.

After the storm, the swimming pool remained closed.

Core concept

An artificial swimming basin and the surrounding place set aside for swimming activities.

Common phrases

  • im Schwimmbad schwimmen

    swim in the swimming pool

  • das Schwimmbad renovieren

    renovate the swimming pool

  • die Öffnungszeiten des Schwimmbads

    the swimming pool's opening hours

Similar words

Hallenbad: A swimming facility located inside a building.
Freibad: An outdoor public swimming facility open mainly in summer.
Pool: A swimming pool at a private property or lodging facility.
Bad: A broad term for a facility or place for bathing or swimming.

Definition in German

ein Ort mit einem künstlichen Becken, der zum Schwimmen genutzt wird

Word origin

Schwimmbad developed as a German compound from Schwimm- and Bad, using Bad in its established sense of a bathing establishment.

Usage tips

  • Hallenbad means an indoor pool and Freibad an outdoor pool, while Schwimmbad can refer to either type.

Related words

  • Schwimmhalleindoor swimming poolnoun
  • Schwimmkursswimming classnoun
  • Schwimmtrainerswimming coachnoun

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