das Schwimmerbecken
Translation
swimmer's pool, lap pool, competition pool
Examples
Das Schwimmerbecken ist 50 Meter lang.
The swimmer's pool is 50 meters long.
Im Sommer ist das Schwimmerbecken immer voll.
In summer, the swimmer's pool is always full.
Grammar Patterns
to swim in+dat ((in the swimmer's pool)) The children are swimming in the swimmer's pool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sportbecken (sports pool); Antonyms: Planschbecken (paddling pool)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schwimmer' (swimmer) and 'Becken' (pool, basin). Literally 'swimmer's pool'.
Memory Tips
Picture a pool ('Becken') specifically designed for serious swimmers ('Schwimmer') to do laps.