das Hallenbad
Translation
indoor swimming pool, natatorium
Examples
Im Winter gehen wir oft ins Hallenbad.
In winter, we often go to the indoor pool.
Das Hallenbad ist heute wegen Reinigung geschlossen.
The indoor pool is closed for cleaning today.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the indoor pool ((in+4 das Hallenbad)) We are going to the indoor pool today.
to swim in the indoor pool ((in+3 dem Hallenbad)) The children are swimming in the indoor pool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwimmhalle; Antonyms: Freibad (outdoor pool)
Etymology
A compound of 'Halle' (hall, indoor) and 'Bad' (bath, pool). Literally means 'hall bath' or 'indoor pool'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a big hall ('Halle') with a pool ('Bad') inside it, perfect for when it's too cold to swim outdoors.