schwimmen
to swim
Schwimmen is the German verb for the action of swimming. It is a regular verb that follows the same conjugation pattern as other regular verbs in German. The word can be used in various contexts, such as swimming in a pool, swimming in a lake, or swimming in the sea. It can also be used to describe the act of swimming as a sport or competition.
Example sentences using: schwimmen
Ich gehe gerne schwimmen
I like to go swimming
This German phrase translates directly to 'I like to go swimming'. Here, 'schwimmen' is used in the infinitive form in a statement expressing one's preference or interest.
Kannst du schwimmen?
Can you swim?
This German question translates to 'Can you swim?' in English. In this context, 'schwimmen' is used as a verb in context of a question regarding the ability to perform an action.
Ich muss schwimmen lernen
I have to learn to swim
The German sentence translates as 'I have to learn to swim' in English. Here, 'schwimmen' is used in the infinitive form within a declaration of the need to obtain a skill or knowledge.