Dutch · Home & Living
de badkamer
bathroom
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room containing a bath or shower.
Example
De badkamer is op de eerste verdieping.
The bathroom is on the first floor.
Etymology
'Badkamer' combines 'bad', meaning 'bath', from Old Dutch, with 'kamer', meaning 'room'. This reflects the functional purpose of the space as a bathing area.
How & Where It’s Used
'Badkamer' is a term used predominantly in modern contexts, often in discussions related to home design and personal hygiene, appearing in both formal and informal registers.