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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.
pool
Both words refer to an artificial basin for swimming or bathing. Pool sounds more private and leisure-oriented, while Schwimmbecken is more neutral and functional. Pool is often the better choice in a garden or hotel, while Schwimmbecken is more common for public facilities or factual descriptions.
Das öffentliche Schwimmbecken wird am Montag wegen Reinigungsarbeiten geschlossen.
The public swimming pool will be closed on Monday for cleaning.
Die Familie verbringt den heißen Nachmittag im Pool ihres Gartens.
The family spends the hot afternoon in the pool in their garden.
