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German Phrase

Gibt's hier ein Schwimmbad?

/ɡɪpt͡s hiːɐ̯ aɪn ˈʃviːmbaːt/
Meaning"Is there a swimming pool here?"
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Meaning

You are asking whether a swimming pool is available at the current location. The question is informal and typical in everyday conversation when you need to know where you can swim.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are traveling, staying at a hotel, or exploring a new neighbourhood and want to find out if a public or private swimming pool is nearby. It works well in casual settings; in very formal contexts you might use the full form "Gibt es hier ein Schwimmbad?".

✦Grammar Breakdown

Gibt'shiereinSchwimmbad?

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Contraction "Gibt's"

"Gibt's" is the spoken contraction of "gibt es"; the verb "geben" is used impersonally to indicate existence.

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Impersonal verb "geben"

In questions about the existence of something, German uses the impersonal form "gibt es" (literally "gives it").

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Word order

The verb (or its contracted form) comes first in a yes‑no question, followed by the adverb "hier" and then the noun phrase.

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Indefinite article "ein"

Because "Schwimmbad" is neuter, the indefinite article is "ein" in the nominative case.

🗨In Conversation

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Gibt's hier ein Schwimmbad?

Is there a swimming pool here?

Ja, das Schwimmbad ist gleich um die Ecke, hinter dem Rathaus.

Yes, the pool is just around the corner, behind the town hall.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Gibt hier ein Schwimmbad?

    The impersonal verb needs the dummy pronoun "es"; the correct form is "Gibt es …" or the contracted "Gibt's …".

  • Gibt's hier ein Schwimmbade?

    "Schwimmbad" is neuter; the indefinite article stays "ein" and the noun does not take an extra "e" at the end.

↔Alternatives

  • Gibt es hier ein Schwimmbad?

    Is there a swimming pool here?

  • Ist hier ein Schwimmbad?

    Is there a swimming pool here?

  • Gibt es in der Nähe ein Schwimmbad?

    Is there a swimming pool nearby?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany many towns have a public "Schwimmbad" that offers indoor and outdoor pools, sauna areas and family hours. It’s polite to start the request with "Entschuldigung" or "Entschuldigen Sie bitte" if you’re speaking to a stranger. Also note that some pools require a "Badeausweis" (swim‑card) or a small entry fee.