swimming instruction
der Schwimmunterricht, die Schwimmunterrichte
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swimming instruction
Instruction in which you learn to swim or improve your swimming skills. It usually takes place at a school, a club, or a swimming pool.
Der Schwimmunterricht findet jeden Dienstag im Hallenbad statt.
Swimming instruction takes place every Tuesday at the indoor pool.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwimmunterrichte |
| genitive | des Schwimmunterrichtes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schwimmunterricht | die Schwimmunterrichte |
| accusative | den Schwimmunterricht | die Schwimmunterrichte |
| dative | dem Schwimmunterricht | den Schwimmunterrichten |
| genitive | des Schwimmunterrichtes des Schwimmunterrichts | der Schwimmunterrichte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schwimmunterricht' (swimming instruction) is made up of 'Schwimm-' (swimming) and 'Unterricht' (instruction). The first part indicates the subject of the instruction, while the second part indicates an organized learning setting.
Der Schwimmunterricht beginnt für die Kinder mit einfachen Übungen im flachen Wasser.
Swimming instruction for the children begins with simple exercises in shallow water.
Common expressions are 'Schwimmunterricht haben' (to have swimming instruction), 'Schwimmunterricht geben' (to give swimming instruction), and 'am Schwimmunterricht teilnehmen' (to take part in swimming instruction). These expressions are especially useful when talking about schools, clubs, and courses.
Unsere Trainerin gibt am Mittwoch Schwimmunterricht für Anfänger.
Our coach gives swimming instruction for beginners on Wednesday.
To express participation, you often use 'an etwas teilnehmen' (to take part in something) with the dative: 'am Schwimmunterricht teilnehmen' (to take part in swimming instruction). To refer to the location or setting, 'im Schwimmunterricht' (during swimming instruction) is often used.
Mina nimmt seit diesem Monat am Schwimmunterricht teil.
Mina has been taking part in swimming instruction since the beginning of this month.
Im Schwimmunterricht üben die Kinder zuerst das richtige Atmen.
During swimming instruction, the children first practice breathing correctly.
