schwimmen
to swim
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈʃvɪmən
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Cultural Note
Swimming is deeply ingrained in German culture. Most children learn to swim early and earn the Seepferdchen (seahorse) swimming badge. Germany has over 6,000 Freibäder (outdoor pools) and Hallenbäder (indoor pools), and wild swimming in lakes is a beloved summer activity.
📝 Example Sentences
Im Sommer schwimmen wir im See.
In summer we swim in the lake.
Kannst du gut schwimmen?
Can you swim well?
Die Kinder sind den ganzen Tag geschwommen.
The children swam all day long.