noun
das Freibad, ¨-er
outdoor swimming pool · open-air swimming pool
The German word "Freibad" is a compound noun made up of:
- "frei" meaning "free" or "outdoor/open"
- "Bad" meaning "bath" or "swimming pool"
Freibad refers to an outdoor public swimming pool.
Similar words:
- Hallenbad: indoor swimming pool
- Schwimmbad: swimming pool (general term, can be indoor or outdoor)
Difference:
- Freibad is specifically an open-air pool, usually operated publicly during warm seasons.
- Hallenbad refers to an indoor facility suitable year-round.
- Schwimmbad is a general term and can be either one.
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Examples
Das Freibad ist im Sommer sehr beliebt.noun
The outdoor swimming pool is very popular in summer.
Im Freibad schwimmen macht Spaß.noun
Swimming in the open-air swimming pool is fun.
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