baden
Meaning and Usage
"Baden" in German means "to bathe" or "to swim." It can refer to taking a bath or swimming in a pool, lake, or the sea.
Linguistic Analysis
"Baden" is an infinitive verb. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a location known for its spa and bathing facilities, such as Baden-Baden.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "baden" in German has a more specific meaning compared to the English word "to bathe," which can also refer to washing oneself.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, especially in Austria and Southern Germany, visiting public baths and spas is a popular and traditional leisure activity.
Example Sentences
- Ich liebe es, im Meer zu baden. (I love to swim in the sea.)
- Nach einem langen Tag entspanne ich gerne, indem ich ein Bad nehme. (After a long day, I like to relax by taking a bath.)
Memory Tips
Associate "baden" with the English word "bathing" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- schwimmen (to swim)
- duschen (to shower)
- die Badewanne (bathtub)
- das Schwimmbad (swimming pool)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich bade (I bathe)
- du badest (you bathe)
- er/sie/es badet (he/she/it bathes)
- wir baden (we bathe)
- ihr badet (you all bathe)
- sie baden (they bathe)