German word

Badewanne

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaːdəˌvanə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbathtub

Example

Die Badewanne ist voll.

The bathtub is full.

Illustration for Badewanne (bathtub)

More examples

Nach der Wanderung entspannt sie sich mit einem Bad in der Badewanne.

After the hike, she relaxes by taking a bath in the bathtub.

Core concept

A deep bathroom basin in which a person can sit or lie surrounded by water.

Common phrases

  • ein Bad in der Badewanne nehmen

    take a bath in the bathtub

  • die Badewanne reinigen

    clean the bathtub

Similar words

Dusche: A fixture that sprays water over a standing person for washing.
Bad: A room used for bathing, showering, and washing.
Wanne: A basin-shaped container designed to hold water.
Waschbecken: A basin with a faucet used to wash the hands or face.

Definition in German

Die Badewanne ist ein Behälter im Badezimmer, der dazu bestimmt ist, zum Baden mit Wasser gefüllt zu werden.

Word origin

Badewanne is a compound of the verb baden, meaning to bathe, and Wanne, meaning tub or basin.

Usage tips

  • Badewanne is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Badewannen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Badewannenstöpselbathtub plugnoun
  • Whirlpool-Badewannewhirlpool bathtubnoun

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