VERB
baden/ˈbaːdn̩/to bathe; to swim
baden is a German verb that means to bathe or to swim. It is pronounced /ˈbaːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "badete" and the past participle is "gebadet".
Definitions
1.to wash the body in water (oneself or another person)(wash oneself or someone, take a bath)
a.to wash oneself by immersion in water
Ich bade jeden Abend, um zu entspannen.—I take a bath every evening to relax.
b.to wash another person (often a child) in water
Sie badet ihren Sohn jeden Sonntag.—She bathes her son every Sunday.
2.to go swimming or bathe (in a pool, river, lake, etc.)(swim recreationally)
a.to swim for fun or refreshment in open water
Wir gehen im See baden, wenn es heiß ist.—We go swimming in the lake when it's hot.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | baden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bade |
| Present (du) | badest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | badet |
| Preterite (ich) | badete |
| Participle II | gebadet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | badete |
| Imperative (singular) | bade |
| Imperative (plural) | badet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "baden" mean in English?
- "baden" means to bathe or to swim. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "baden"?
- "baden" is pronounced /ˈbaːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "baden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "baden" is "gebadet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "baden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "baden" becomes "badete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "baden"?
- "baden" is a verb in German.
