VERB
schwimmen/ˈʒ̊vime̝n/to swim
schwimmen is a German verb that means to swim. It is pronounced /ˈʒ̊vime̝n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schwamm" and the past participle is "geschwommen".
Definitions
1.to move through water or another liquid by making movements with the body or limbs(activity/motion in liquid)
a.to move in water using the limbs; to swim (as an activity or skill)
Ich kann schon seit meiner Kindheit schwimmen.—I have been able to swim since my childhood.
b.to take part in swimming for leisure or sport
Im Sommer gehen wir oft im See schwimmen.—In summer we often go swimming in the lake.
2.to remain on the surface of a liquid without sinking(float)
a.to float on a liquid
Das Holzstück schwimmt auf dem Wasser.—The piece of wood floats on the water.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schwimmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schwimme |
| Present (du) | schwimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schwimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | schwamm |
| Participle II | geschwommen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schwömme |
| Imperative (singular) | schwimm |
| Imperative (plural) | schwimmt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schwimmen" mean in English?
- "schwimmen" means to swim. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schwimmen"?
- "schwimmen" is pronounced /ˈʒ̊vime̝n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schwimmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schwimmen" is "geschwommen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "schwimmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schwimmen" becomes "schwamm" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schwimmen"?
- "schwimmen" is a verb in German.
