Badebombe
The English phrase "bath bomb" is translated into German as Badebombe.
A Badebombe refers to a chemical mixture.
Meaning: chemical mixture (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun made of Bad, meaning "bath" and Bombe, meaning "bomb".
Which one should you use?
While Badebombe is the standard term, Sprudelkugel is an informal alternative used to describe the same object.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and uses the article die. The plural form of Badebombe is Badebomben.
Did you know?
- The term Bombe in Badebombe is part of a wider German slang pattern where 'bomb' describes something intensely positive, such as das ist die Bombe, meaning 'that is amazing'.
- The word Bad in Badebombe is also used to name towns that are officially certified health resorts. If a German town starts with Bad, it usually signifies the presence of curative mineral springs.
- The word Sprudel in Sprudelkugel is the same word used to describe 'sparkling water' or 'mineral water' in German, linking the bath product to a refreshing, bubbly sensation.
Examples in context
- Kannst du mir bitte eine sprudelnde Badekugel bringen?Can you please bring me a bath bomb?
- Ich habe gestern eine Badebombe gekauft, die nach Rosen duftet.I bought a bath bomb yesterday that smells like roses.
- Sprudelkugeln sind eine tolle Ergänzung für ein entspannendes Bad.Bath bombs are a great addition to a relaxing bath.
- Die Badebombe duftet nach Lavendel.The bath bomb smells like lavender.
- Ich kaufe eine neue Badebombe.I am buying a new bath bomb.
- Diese Badebombe sprudelt im Wasser.This bath bomb fizzles in the water.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are in a drugstore.
- HannahWelche Badebombe findest du besser?Which bath bomb do you like better?
- FelixDie rosa Badebombe sieht toll aus.The pink bath bomb looks great.
- HannahSoll ich sie für dich mitnehmen?Should I take it for you?
- FelixJa, bitte, das wäre sehr nett.Yes, please, that would be very kind.
