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to revel in
To consume or experience something in abundance and with great enjoyment. This can refer to food and drink, luxury, but also to feelings or memories.
Nach dem Lottogewinn schwelgte er wochenlang in purem Luxus.
After winning the lottery, he reveled in pure luxury for weeks.
The verb 'schwelgen' (to revel) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' and the dative. You revel in something.
An kalten Winterabenden schwelge ich gerne in Erinnerungen an den Sommer.
On cold winter evenings, I like to revel in memories of summer.
You can revel both in concrete things and in abstract feelings or thoughts. Typical combinations are 'in Luxus schwelgen' (to revel in luxury), 'in Erinnerungen schwelgen' (to revel in memories), or 'in Farben schwelgen' (to revel in colors).
Der Maler war bekannt dafür, in leuchtenden Farben zu schwelgen.
The painter was known for reveling in bright colors.
'Schwelgen' (to revel) is an expressive word that is found more in written language or in more elevated colloquial speech. It describes intense, almost excessive enjoyment.
Auf dem Festmahl konnten die Gäste in kulinarischen Genüssen schwelgen.
At the feast, the guests were able to revel in culinary delights.
to bathe / swim
'in etwas baden' (to bask in something) and 'in etwas schwelgen' (to revel in something) can both express that someone has a great deal of something and enjoys it. Both are often used figuratively. 'In etwas baden' emphasizes more strongly that you are completely surrounded by something, for example light, praise, or luxury. 'In etwas schwelgen' emphasizes intense enjoyment more, often with memories, feelings, food, or luxury. They can be confused because both have to do with abundance and enjoyment. As a simple guide: 'baden' points more to the surroundings or amount, while 'schwelgen' points more to the pleasurable experience.
Beim Abendessen schwelgten die Freunde in Erinnerungen an ihre Reise.
Over dinner, the friends reveled in memories of their trip.
Nach dem Konzert badete die Sängerin im Applaus des Publikums.
After the concert, the singer basked in the audience's applause.