Schwimmhalle

indoor swimming pool

noun SHVIM-ha-le Rare

Also means

swimming hall

Usage Note

Schwimmhalle is an enclosed, roofed facility with a pool, as distinct from Freibad (outdoor pool). Municipal Schwimmhallen are common in German cities; many offer lane swimming (Bahnenschwimmen) as well as leisure areas.

Examples

"Im Winter trainiert der Schwimmverein in der städtischen Schwimmhalle."

Natural Translation

In winter the swimming club trains in the municipal indoor pool.

Literal Translation

In winter trains the swimming-club in the city-owned swimming-hall.

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