baden
Translation
to bathe, to swim
Examples
Ich bade jeden Abend.
I take a bath every evening.
Die Kinder baden im Meer.
The children are swimming in the sea.
Grammar Patterns
to bathe/swim ((in sth.)) to bathe/swim in something We are swimming in the lake.
to bathe ((sb.)) to bathe someone The mother bathes the baby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schwimmen (to swim); Antonyms: duschen (to shower)
Etymology
From Old High German 'badon'. Related to the English word 'bath'.
Memory Tips
The word 'baden' sounds very similar to 'bath'. Picture yourself taking a bath when you hear it.