German word

Kurhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkuːɐ̯ˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounspa

Example

Viele Gäste kommen ins Kurhaus, um Ruhe und Anwendungen zu genießen.

Many guests come to the spa to enjoy some peace and treatments.

Illustration for Kurhaus (spa)

More examples

Am Wochenende treffen sich Einheimische im Kurhaus.

On the weekend, locals meet at the spa house.

Core concept

A substantial spa building where guests stay for treatments, rest, and recovery.

Common phrases

  • eine Kur im Kurhaus

    a course of treatment at the spa

  • ins Kurhaus einchecken

    check into the spa

  • im Kurhaus erholen

    rest at the spa

Similar words

Kurort: A health resort town or region for therapeutic stays.
Sanatorium: A facility providing extended residential care for illness.
Wellnesshotel: A hotel combining accommodation with spa and relaxation services.
Kurbad: A spa facility where therapeutic bathing supports recovery.

Definition in German

Ein Gebäude, in dem Menschen zur Kur wohnen und medizinische Anwendungen oder Erholung in Anspruch nehmen.

Word origin

Kurhaus is a German compound of Kur, meaning a therapeutic stay or treatment course, and Haus, meaning house or building.

Usage tips

  • Kurhaus is neuter, so the definite article is das and the plural is Kurhäuser; Kurort instead names the spa town or resort.

Opposites

Related words

  • Kurhausverwaltungspa managementnoun
  • Kurhausgastspa guestnoun

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