No. 5,326 in German
badeinsel
Floating platform for swimming or sunbathing.
In a sentence
Die Badeinsel im See bietet eine tolle Möglichkeit zum Entspannen.
The floating island in the lake offers a great opportunity to relax.
In this sentence, 'Badeinsel' refers to a floating platform designed specifically for leisure activities in a body of water like a lake or pool.
Wir haben gestern eine neue Badeinsel für den Pool gekauft.
Yesterday, we bought a new swimming island for the pool.
Here, 'Badeinsel' represents a portable, often inflatable structure intended for recreational use in a swimming pool.
Kinder spielten fröhlich auf der Badeinsel.
Children were joyfully playing on the floating island.
In this context, 'Badeinsel' is again used to describe a structure—likely safe and flat—that can float on water and serve as a play area for children.
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