Dictionary
Becken
German → American English
American English
pool
Ein meist mit Wasser gefüllter Behälter oder ein abgesenkter Bereich; besonders ein Schwimmbecken.
Im Sommer gehen wir oft ins Becken im Freibad.Use Becken for a basin, reservoir, or swimming pool in a formal or technical context. In everyday German, Schwimmbecken is often clearer when you mean a swimming pool.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Becken” mean in English?
It can mean “pool,” “basin,” or “basin-shaped area,” depending on context.
Is “Becken” the same as “pool” in German?
Sometimes yes, especially for a swimming pool, but “Schwimmbecken” is more specific.
What is the German word for swimming pool?
A common word is “Schwimmbecken”; in everyday speech, people also say “Schwimmbad.”