noun
Strandbad
lido
The German word "Strandbad" is a compound noun made up of:
- Strand: meaning "beach"
- Bad: meaning "bath" or "bathing place" (often a bathing area or pool)
Strandbad refers to a public bathing area at the beach, often with facilities like swimming spots, sunbathing areas, or even cafés near a lake or sea.
Similar words:
- Freibad – outdoor swimming pool
- Badeanstalt – bathing establishment or swimming pool
- Seeufer – lakeshore (more general, not specifically a bathing area)
Differences:
- Strandbad specifically indicates an equipped bathing place at a natural beach (sea or lake).
- Freibad and Badeanstalt usually refer to constructed swimming pool facilities.
- Seeufer just means the shore of a lake without implying bathing facilities.
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Examples
Vor dem Strandbad gibt es einen kleinen Imbissstand.noun
In front of the lido there is a small snack stand.
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