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 bathe (to wash oneself or someone in water)(personal hygiene)
a.to wash oneself in a bath
Ich bade jeden Abend, um zu entspannen.—I take a bath every evening to relax.
b.to wash (someone), usually a baby or child
Sie badet ihr Baby jeden Morgen.—She bathes her baby every morning.
2.to swim or bathe in a body of water (pool, lake, etc.)(recreation)
a.to swim or play in water for pleasure
Im Sommer gehen wir gern im See baden.—In summer we like to swim in the lake.
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.
