schwimmen
to swim
English translations
- 01
swimming
Word details
- German meaning
- „Schwimmen“ bedeutet, sich im Wasser fortzubewegen, indem man Arme und Beine rhythmisch bewegt.
- English meaning
- to swim
- Synonym
- baden, planschen
- German example
- Ich gehe jeden Morgen schwimmen.
- English example
- I go swimming every morning.
- Auxiliary Verb
- sein
- Present
- ich schwimme du schwimmst er/sie/es ich schwimmt wir schwimmen ihr schwimmet sie schwimmen
- Past Participle
- ich bin geschwommen du bist geschwommen er/sie/es ist geschwommen wir sind geschwommen ihr seid geschwommen sie sind geschwommen
- Past
- ich schwamm du schwammst er/sie/es schwamm wir schwammen ihr schwammt sie schwammen
Related words
- ausschwimmen
swim out
- ausschwimmen
swim away
- im Geld schwimmen
To be very rich, to have a lot of money.
- Lagenschwimmen
Individual medley
- verschwimmen
Blur
- durchschwimmen
to swim across
- wegschwimmen
Swim away
- Brust schwimmen
Breaststroke is a swimming style in which you are in a prone position and move your arms and legs synchronously and alternately.
- ausschwimmen
To swim out
- daherschwimmen
Swim towards
- Babyschwimmen
Baby swimming is a class for infants and toddlers where they move in the water and playfully get used to the element of water.
- Trauerschwan
Black swan
- Badetuch
Bath towel
- Karausche
Crucian carp
- Pool
A pool is an artificial basin filled with water, used for swimming or bathing.
- Badebekleidung
Swimwear
- Wadenkrampf
Calf cramp
- Feuerschiff
A lightship is a ship that acts as a floating lighthouse to warn ships of shallow waters or dangerous spots.
- Olympionikin
Olympian (female)
- Pontonbrücke
Pontoon bridge
- Schwimmbad
swimming pool
- Schnorchel
Snorkel
- Goldmedaille
Gold medal
- Schwimmhose
Swimming trunks
- Boje
Buoy
- Seerose
Water lily
- Sprungbrett
Diving board, springboard
- Triathlon
Triathlon
- Belarussin
Belarusian woman
- Knäkente
Garganey
- Mexikoente
Mexican duck
- Floridaente
American black duck
- Schwimmbecken
Swimming pool
- Nichtschwimmerin
Non-swimmer (female)
- Nichtschwimmer
A non-swimmer is a person who cannot swim.
- Fischlein
A diminutive form of fish, meaning a small fish.
- Teichrose
A water lily is an aquatic plant with large, floating leaves and conspicuous flowers.
- Schwimm-Meisterin
Champion swimmer
- dümpeln
To drift
- schnorcheln
Snorkeling is swimming at the surface of the water with a diving mask and a snorkel for breathing.
- verwischen
To blur, to smudge
- katenativ
Catenative
- wasserfest
waterproof
- Flugzeugträger
Aircraft carrier
- Kaulquappe
tadpole
- Badehose
Swimming trunks
- Schwimmer
Swimmer
- Zebrabarbe
The zebra danio is a small freshwater fish belonging to the carp family and is kept in aquariums.
Example sentences with “schwimmen”
Wir gehen im Sommer oft schwimmen. (We often go swimming in the summer.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'schwimmen' a regular verb?
No, it is a strong verb. Past: 'schwamm', Participle: 'geschwommen'.