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How do you say "swimming pool" in German?
das Schwimmbad
In German, "swimming pool" is das Schwimmbad.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SHVIM-bahd. The 'schw' blends softly, stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun (das Schwimmbad). Plural is Schwimmbäder. Compound: Schwimm (swim) + Bad (bath).
Example sentence
Das Schwimmbad ist kalt.
The swimming pool is cold.
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How to remember das Schwimmbad
Schwimmbad literally means swim bath. A place for swimming.
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Questions about das Schwimmbad
How do you say "swimming pool" in German?
In German, "swimming pool" is das Schwimmbad. It is a noun.
Is das Schwimmbad masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun (das Schwimmbad). Plural is Schwimmbäder. Compound: Schwimm (swim) + Bad (bath).
How is das Schwimmbad used in a sentence?
Use das Schwimmbad as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Schwimmbad ist kalt. (The swimming pool is cold.).
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