German word

Therme

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɛʁmə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounspa

Example

Die Therme hat verschiedene Saunen und Becken.

The spa has various saunas and pools.

Illustration for Therme (spa)

More examples

Wir gehen am Wochenende in die Therme, um uns zu erholen.

We go to the thermal spa at the weekend to relax.

Core concept

A warm-water bathing complex that combines soaking, sauna, and recovery under one roof.

Common phrases

  • in die Therme gehen

    go to the thermal spa

  • die Therme besuchen

    visit the thermal spa

Similar words

Thermalbad: A facility using thermal or mineral water for health treatments and recuperation.
Schwimmbad: An indoor or outdoor facility mainly designed for swimming.
Sauna: A dedicated hot room or steam bath for sweating and warming the body.
Freizeitbad: A large recreational pool complex with attractions such as slides and wave pools.

Definition in German

Eine öffentliche Anlage mit warmen Badebecken, Saunen und Erholungsbereichen für Baden und Entspannung.

Word origin

The German noun is borrowed from Latin thermae, which referred to public hot baths and ultimately derives from Greek thermē, hot.

Usage tips

  • English spa can also mean a beauty or treatment business, whereas German Therme normally denotes a bathing facility.

Other meanings

  • hot springnoun

Related words

  • Thermalbadthermal bathnoun
  • Thermalwasserthermal waternoun
  • Thermenbetriebthermal spa operationnoun

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