swimsuit
der Badeanzug, die Badeanzüge
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swimsuit
A one-piece item of clothing worn mainly by women and girls for swimming or bathing.
Für den Schwimmkurs braucht meine Tochter noch einen neuen Badeanzug.
My daughter still needs a new swimsuit for the swimming course.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Badeanzüge |
| genitive | des Badeanzugs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Badeanzug | die Badeanzüge |
| accusative | den Badeanzug | die Badeanzüge |
| dative | dem Badeanzug | den Badeanzügen |
| genitive | des Badeanzugs des Badeanzuges | der Badeanzüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a compound made from the verb 'baden' (to bathe) and the noun 'der Anzug' (suit). So it is literally a 'suit for bathing'.
Pack deinen Badeanzug ein, wir fahren an den See!
Pack your swimsuit; we're going to the lake!
The word part 'Bade-' is used for many items related to swimming and bathing. Other examples are 'die Badehose' (swim trunks, for men), 'das Badetuch' (bath towel), or 'der Bademantel' (bathrobe).
Vergiss nicht Badehose, Badetuch und Sonnencreme für den Strandausflug.
Don't forget swim trunks, a bath towel, and sunscreen for the beach trip.
Typical verbs used in connection with a swimsuit are 'einen Badeanzug anziehen' (to put on a swimsuit), 'tragen' (to wear), or 'kaufen' (to buy).
Ich muss mir für den Urlaub noch einen neuen Badeanzug kaufen.
I still need to buy myself a new swimsuit for the vacation.
