bathing
das Baden
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bathing
Staying or moving in water to clean the body, relax, cool down, or promote good health.
Das Baden im warmen Wasser hilft mir, mich nach einem anstrengenden Tag zu entspannen.
Bathing in warm water helps me relax after a strenuous day.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Badens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Baden | – |
| accusative | das Baden | – |
| dative | dem Baden | – |
| genitive | des Badens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Baden' (bathing) is a nominalized infinitive of the verb 'baden' (to bathe). As a noun, it refers to the activity as a whole and therefore often appears with information about the place, time, or purpose.
Das Baden im See gehört für viele Menschen zum Sommerurlaub.
For many people, bathing in a lake is part of their summer vacation.
'Baden' (bathing) is often used with prepositions such as 'beim' (while), 'nach dem' (after), and 'zum' (for). They indicate when something happens or what purpose the bathing serves.
Beim Baden im Meer sollte man die Strömung beachten.
When bathing in the sea, you should pay attention to the current.
Nach dem Baden wickelte sich das Kind in ein großes Handtuch.
After bathing, the child wrapped itself in a large towel.
Common collocations include 'Baden im Meer' (bathing in the sea), 'Baden im See' (bathing in a lake), and 'Baden in warmem Wasser' (bathing in warm water). Information about the purpose, such as 'Baden zur Erholung' (bathing for relaxation), is also common.
Das Baden in warmem Wasser tut meinem Rücken gut.
Bathing in warm water is good for my back.
