das Rettungsschwimmen
Translation
lifesaving, rescue swimming
Examples
Er lernt Rettungsschwimmen im Verein.
He is learning lifesaving at the club.
Rettungsschwimmen erfordert viel Training.
Lifesaving requires a lot of training.
Grammar Patterns
((as object)) as an object He is taking a course in lifesaving.
Similar Words
die Wasserrettung (water rescue)
Etymology
From 'Rettung' (rescue) + 's' + 'Schwimmen' (swimming). Literally 'rescue swimming'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the specific activity of 'Schwimmen' (swimming) for the purpose of 'Rettung' (rescue).