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swimming pool
An artificially constructed basin filled with water that is used for swimming and bathing. It can be located in a public swimming facility, a hotel, or a private garden.
Die Kinder verbrachten den ganzen Nachmittag damit, im Schwimmbecken zu planschen.
The children spent the whole afternoon splashing around in the swimming pool.
The word is made up of the verb 'schwimmen' (to swim) and the noun 'das Becken' (basin/pool). So it literally describes a basin in which you can swim.
Das neue Schwimmbecken im Garten ist zehn Meter lang.
The new swimming pool in the garden is ten meters long.
Pay attention to the difference with the preposition 'in': movement toward a place is expressed with the accusative ('ins Schwimmbecken' — into the swimming pool), while being at a place requires the dative ('im Schwimmbecken' — in the swimming pool).
Die Kinder springen begeistert ins Schwimmbecken.
The children jump enthusiastically into the swimming pool.
Common verbs used with 'Schwimmbecken' (swimming pool) describe actions in it or involving it. These include 'springen' (to jump), 'steigen' (to climb/get in), 'planschen' (to splash around), but also 'reinigen' (to clean) or 'füllen' (to fill).
Vor dem Winter müssen wir das Schwimmbecken leeren und reinigen.
Before winter, we have to empty and clean the swimming pool.
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'der Pool' and 'das Schwimmbecken' can both mean an artificial basin with water for swimming or bathing. In many everyday situations, they can be used almost the same way. 'Pool' often sounds a bit more casual and is used especially for hotels, gardens, or vacations. 'Schwimmbecken' sounds more neutral and precise, especially when describing the facility or the basin in a factual way. If you are simply talking about a basin for bathing, both words often work well.
Im Schwimmbecken dürfen die Kinder nur unter Aufsicht baden.
In the swimming pool, the children may only swim under supervision.
Der Pool im Garten ist klein, aber im Sommer sehr praktisch.
The pool in the garden is small, but very practical in summer.