Significado
Stating the inability to swim.
Contexto cultural
Swimming is a core part of the school curriculum. Most children learn to swim early. Similar to Germany, swimming is highly valued, especially in the lake regions. Public pools are very common and strictly regulated for safety. Swimming is a survival skill due to the high number of canals.
Be direct
Germans appreciate directness. Don't be afraid to say this clearly.
Safety first
Always tell the lifeguard if you can't swim. It's their job to help.
Significado
Stating the inability to swim.
Be direct
Germans appreciate directness. Don't be afraid to say this clearly.
Safety first
Always tell the lifeguard if you can't swim. It's their job to help.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Ich ____ nicht schwimmen.
The modal verb 'können' is required here.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The modal verb must be in the second position.
Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.
Match: Ich kann nicht schwimmen.
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kannst du schwimmen? B: ____
This is the most natural and complete response.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIch ____ nicht schwimmen.
The modal verb 'können' is required here.
Choose the correct sentence.
The modal verb must be in the second position.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation.
A: Kannst du schwimmen? B: ____
This is the most natural and complete response.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is a necessary safety statement.
Yes, it is very common.
Yes: er/sie/es kann, wir können, ihr könnt, sie können.
Say 'Ich möchte nicht schwimmen'.
Only if relevant to the activity.
Ask 'Kannst du schwimmen?'
It is neutral and factual.
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
Because 'kann' is a modal verb.
Say 'Ich lerne gerade schwimmen'.
Frases relacionadas
Ich bin Nichtschwimmer
synonymI am a non-swimmer
Ich habe Angst vor Wasser
similarI am afraid of water
Kannst du schwimmen?
builds onCan you swim?
Ich möchte schwimmen lernen
builds onI want to learn to swim