Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| μπάνιο | bánio | /ˈbaɲo/ | neuter |
| λουτρό | loutró | /luˈtɾo/ | neuter |
| λούσιμο | loúsimo | neuter | |
| μπανιάρισμα | baniárisma | neuter |
The primary meaning of these terms is the act of bathing. In everyday speech, μπάνιο is the most common word for a bath or a shower and is used for both. When you want to say 'to take a bath' or 'to take a shower', you use the collocation κάνω μπάνιο, where the verb used is κάνω (to do/make).
Which one should you use?
While μπάνιο is the most common term for a bath or shower, other forms exist for specific nuances. λουτρό is more formal than μπάνιο and often refers specifically to the act of washing or a formal bath. If you are speaking about the abstract concept or the process of bathing rather than the physical bath itself, use λούσιμο. The word μπανιάρισμα is also a form for this concept.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All the common forms for 'bath' in Greek, including μπάνιο, λουτρό, λούσιμο and μπανιάρισμα, are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bánio and the IPA is /ˈbaɲo/.
Did you know?
- In Greece, the phrase κάνω μπάνιο is used for both showering and bathing, as well as for swimming in the sea.
- The word μπάνιο is a linguistic traveler, having moved from Ancient Greek to Latin, then into Italian, before being re-borrowed into modern Greek.
- Ancient Greek baths, or βαλανεῖα, were not just for hygiene but served as essential social hubs for political and philosophical debate.
Examples in context
- Κάνω μπάνιο κάθε μέρα.I take a bath every day.This sentence shows how to use the collocation with μπάνιο to express a daily habit.Tatoeba #7266452 by amoeba, translation #352295 by human600
- Κάνοντας ένα μπάνιο ηρεμώ.Taking a bath makes me relax.This sentence illustrates the use of μπάνιο to describe the effect of a bath.Tatoeba #3695706 by ggia, translation #64044 by orcrist
- Κάνω μπάνιο κάθε δεύτερη μέρα.I take a bath every other day.This sentence demonstrates using μπάνιο to specify frequency.Tatoeba #7766305 by eypros, translation #252485 by CK
- Το μωρό παίρνει ένα μπάνιο κάθε βράδυ.The baby takes a bath every evening.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are discussing their evening routine at home.
- Κώστας KostasΠού είναι τα πετσάμια για το μπάνιο;Pou einai ta petsamia gia to banio?Where are the towels for the bath?
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι μέσα στην ντουλάπα, Κώστα.Einai mesa stin ntoulapa, Kosta.They are inside the closet, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλω να κάνω ένα γρήγορο μπάνιο τώρα.Thelo na kano ena grygoro banio tora.I want to take a quick bath now.
- Ελένη EleniΟΚ, θα σε περιμένω στο σαλόνι.OK, tha se perimeno sto saloni.OK, I will wait for you in the living room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bath” translations and entries μπάνιο, λουτρό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λουτρό, μπάνιο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
