German Conversation · Level 47
74 words
German word
Schwimmer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃvɪmɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounswimmer
Example
Die Schwimmer trainieren jeden Morgen im Hallenbad.
Every morning, the swimmers train at the indoor pool.
More examples
Der Schwimmer des Vereins arbeitete an seiner Kraultechnik.
The club's swimmer worked on his front crawl technique.
Core concept
A person propelling the body through water with practiced strokes, often in a pool.
Common phrases
ein olympischer Schwimmer
an Olympic swimmer
der Schwimmer des Vereins
the club's swimmer
der Schwimmer auf der Startliste
the swimmer on the starting list
Similar words
Leistungsschwimmer: A highly trained competitive swimmer aiming for good results.
Hobby-Schwimmer: A recreational swimmer who swims regularly for enjoyment or health.
Schwimmtrainer: A coach who teaches swimming skills and techniques.
Badende: A bather in the water for leisure or washing.
Definition in German
Jemand, der schwimmt, oft im Training oder im Wettkampf.
Word origin
Schwimmer is formed from the German verb schwimmen with the agent suffix -er, a Germanic pattern for naming a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine, so the singular form is der Schwimmer, while the plural is die Schwimmer without an ending change.
Opposites
- Nichtschwimmernonswimmernoun
Related words
- Schwimmtrainerswimming coachnoun
- Schwimmtrainingswim trainingnoun