This is the 855th most frequent German word.
baden
To bathe.
Here, 'baden' is used to describe the act of swimming or soaking in a body of water such as a lake, often for pleasure or relaxation.
Ich bade gerne im See, wenn das Wetter warm ist.
I like to bathe in the lake when the weather is warm.
In this sentence, 'baden' illustrates recreational swimming in a pool. It's a leisure activity typically associated with family and fun.
Die Kinder baden jedes Wochenende im Pool.
The children swim in the pool every weekend.
Here, 'baden' refers to gently washing someone, in this case, a baby. The focus is on cleanliness and care.