das Schwimmbad, ¨-er
swimming pool
Ein Ort mit einem großen Becken voll Wasser, wo Menschen zum Vergnügen oder für den Sport im Wasser baden gehen.
The German word "Schwimmbad" is a noun that means "swimming pool." It is a compound word made up of "Schwimm" (from the verb "schwimmen," which means "to swim") and "Bad" (which means "bath" or "pool"). Similar words in German include "Pool" (pool), "Hallenbad" (indoor pool), and "Freibad" (outdoor pool).
Differences:
- "Schwimmbad": General term for a swimming pool.
- "Pool": Often used to refer to a private or home swimming pool.
- "Hallenbad": Indicates that the swimming pool is indoors.
- "Freibad": Indicates that the swimming pool is outdoors and likely seasonal.
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Examples
Das Schwimmbad ist heute geschlossen.noun
The swimming pool is closed today.
Das Schwimmbad hat heute bis 20 Uhr geöffnet.noun
The swimming pool is open until 8 PM today.
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