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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
Both baden and schwelgen can express a pleasurable experience of abundance. baden emphasizes being surrounded by something, while schwelgen emphasizes intense enjoyment of it. Use baden for an overwhelming abundance and schwelgen for consciously savoring something.
Nach dem Sieg schwelgte die Mannschaft im Lob der Fans.
After the victory, the team reveled in the fans' praise.
Nach dem Sieg badete die Mannschaft in der Aufmerksamkeit der Fans.
After the victory, the team basked in the fans' attention.
