Pool
/puːl/
The German word for pool is Pool.
The word Pool is used to refer to a body of water intended for swimming.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Pool often refers to a private or specific swimming facility, Schwimmbad is more commonly used for a public swimming pool or a municipal swimming complex.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Bavaria and Austria, the word Schwimmteich is used to refer to a natural pool or a pond-like swimming area.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pool is a masculine noun that takes the definite article der. The plural form is Pools.
How do you pronounce it?
/puːl/
Did you know?
- The word Schwimmteich describes a 'natural pool' that uses plants and biological filters instead of chlorine to clean the water.
- The German word Schwimmbad literally translates to 'swimming bath', reflecting an older European tradition of bathing for health and hygiene.
- While Pool is common for swimming, the word Pool in a business context refers to a shared fund or a group of resources, such as a 'car pool' or 'talent pool'.
Examples in context
- Wo ist der Pool?Where's the swimming pool?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the Pool.Tatoeba #8322865 by Luiaard, translation #4013693 by CK
- Tom hat einen Pool.Tom has a swimming pool.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses a Pool.Tatoeba #13850739 by Vortarulo, translation #2821552 by CK
- Er fiel in den Pool.He fell into the pool.This sentence is useful for describing someone falling into a Pool.Tatoeba #8433180 by faehrmann, translation #4874277 by Amastan
- Wir planen den Bau eines Schwimmbeckens für das neue Bürogebäude.We are planning to build a pool for the new office building.
- Heute haben wir das Schwimmbad für uns allein!Today we have the pool all to ourselves!
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are visiting a hotel.
- HannahHat dieses Hotel einen Pool?Does this hotel have a pool?
- LukasJa, der Pool ist dort drüben.Yes, the pool is over there.
- HannahIst der Pool im Freien?Is the pool outdoors?
- LukasJa, Lukas, gehen wir schwimmen!Yes, Lukas, let's go swimming!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Pool, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
