Singular
das
Schwimmbad
swimming pool
Plural: die Schwimmbäder
Why does the noun Schwimmbad have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Schwimmbad
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Schwimmbad | ein Schwimmbad | kein Schwimmbad |
| Akkusativ | das Schwimmbad | ein Schwimmbad | kein Schwimmbad |
| Dativ | dem Schwimmbad | einem Schwimmbad | keinem Schwimmbad |
| Genitiv | des Schwimmbades | eines Schwimmbades | keines Schwimmbades |
| Nominativ | die Schwimmbäder | Schwimmbäder | keine Schwimmbäder |
| Akkusativ | die Schwimmbäder | Schwimmbäder | keine Schwimmbäder |
| Dativ | den Schwimmbädern | Schwimmbädern | keinen Schwimmbädern |
| Genitiv | der Schwimmbäder | Schwimmbäder | keiner Schwimmbäder |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schwimmbad in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Schwimmbad ist sauber.The new swimming pool is clean. | Ein großes Schwimmbad hat viele Becken.A large swimming pool has many basins. | Kein kleines Schwimmbad ist hier.No small swimming pool is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das neue Schwimmbad.I visit the new swimming pool. | Wir suchen ein großes Schwimmbad.We are looking for a large swimming pool. | Ich sehe kein kleines Schwimmbad.I don't see any small swimming pool. |
| Dativ | Ich bin in dem neuen Schwimmbad.I am in the new swimming pool. | Er arbeitet in einem großen Schwimmbad.He works in a large swimming pool. | Ich war in keinem kleinen Schwimmbad.I haven't been in any small swimming pool. |
| Genitiv | Der Name des neuen Schwimmbades ist bekannt.The name of the new swimming pool is known. | Die Sauberkeit eines großen Schwimmbades ist wichtig.The cleanliness of a large swimming pool is important. | Ich kenne den Betreiber keines kleinen Schwimmbades.I don't know the operator of any small swimming pool. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Schwimmbäder sind modern.The new swimming pools are modern. | Große Schwimmbäder sind oft voll.Large swimming pools are often full. | Keine kleinen Schwimmbäder sind in der Stadt.No small swimming pools are in the city. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Schwimmbäder.We see the new swimming pools. | Ich kenne große Schwimmbäder.I know large swimming pools. | Ich besuche keine kleinen Schwimmbäder.I don't visit any small swimming pools. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu den neuen Schwimmbädern.I am going to the new swimming pools. | Wir schwimmen in großen Schwimmbädern.We swim in large swimming pools. | Ich war in keinen kleinen Schwimmbädern.I haven't been in any small swimming pools. |
| Genitiv | Die Regeln der neuen Schwimmbäder sind klar.The rules of the new swimming pools are clear. | Die Lage großer Schwimmbäder ist oft gut.The location of large swimming pools is often good. | Ich mag die Preise keiner kleinen Schwimmbäder.I don't like the prices of any small swimming pools. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Schwimmbad?
It is das Schwimmbad. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schwimmbad is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Schwimmbad?
The German noun Schwimmbad is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Schwimmbad?
The plural form of das Schwimmbad is die Schwimmbäder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Schwimmbad mean in English?
The German word das Schwimmbad translates to “swimming pool” in English.
How do you decline das Schwimmbad?
Like all German nouns, Schwimmbad changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Schwimmbad
- Akkusativ: das Schwimmbad
- Dativ: dem Schwimmbad
- Genitiv: des Schwimmbades
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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