The German verb "schwimmen" means "to swim" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "schwimmen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schwimme |
| du | you (informal) | schwimmst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schwimmt |
| wir | we | schwimmen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schwimmt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schwimmen |
Er schwimmt heute im Hallenbad.
He is swimming in the indoor pool today.
How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schwamm |
| du | you (informal) | schwammst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schwamm |
| wir | we | schwammen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schwammt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schwammen |
Er schwamm schnell zum Ufer.
He swam quickly to the shore.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin geschwommen |
| du | you (informal) | bist geschwommen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist geschwommen |
| wir | we | sind geschwommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid geschwommen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind geschwommen |
Er ist heute geschwommen.
He has swum today.
How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war geschwommen |
| du | you (informal) | warst geschwommen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war geschwommen |
| wir | we | waren geschwommen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart geschwommen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren geschwommen |
Er war weit geschwommen.
He had swum far.
How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde schwimmen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst schwimmen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird schwimmen |
| wir | we | werden schwimmen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet schwimmen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden schwimmen |
Er wird heute schnell schwimmen.
He will swim fast today.
How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schwimme |
| du | you (informal) | schwimmest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schwimme |
| wir | we | schwimmen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schwimmet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schwimmen |
Er sagt, er schwimme heute.
He says he swims today.
How to Conjugate "schwimmen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schwömme |
| du | you (informal) | schwömmest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schwömme |
| wir | we | schwömmen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schwömmet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schwömmen |
Er schwömme im Meer.
He would swim in the sea.
Frequently Asked Questions About "schwimmen"
Is "schwimmen" regular or irregular in German?
"Schwimmen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "schwimmen" mean in English?
The German verb "schwimmen" means "to swim" in English.
How do you conjugate "schwimmen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → schwimme, du → schwimmst, er/sie/es → schwimmt, wir → schwimmen, ihr → schwimmt, sie/Sie → schwimmen.
How many tenses does "schwimmen" have in German?
"Schwimmen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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