schwimmen
Meaning and Usage
The German word "schwimmen" translates to "to swim" in English. It is used to describe the action of moving through water by using one's limbs.
Linguistic Analysis
"Schwimmen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It does not contain any prefixes or suffixes. The word has its origin in the Middle High German "swimmen" and is related to the Old High German "swimman."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "schwimmen" is similar in meaning and usage to its English counterpart "to swim."
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, swimming is a popular sport and leisure activity. Germany has a strong tradition in swimming and has produced numerous successful swimmers in international competitions.
Example Sentences
- Ich schwimme gern im See. (I like swimming in the lake.)
- Er hat gestern eine Stunde lang geschwommen. (He swam for an hour yesterday.)
Memory Tips
Associate "schwimmen" with the English word "swim" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Schwimmbad (the swimming pool)
- schwimmen lernen (to learn to swim)
- der Schwimmer / die Schwimmerin (the swimmer)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich schwimme (I swim)
- du schwimmst (you swim)
- er/sie/es schwimmt (he/she/it swims)
- wir schwimmen (we swim)
- ihr schwimmt (you all swim)
- sie schwimmen (they swim)