Badesalz
The English phrase bath salts is translated into German as Badesalz.
Badesalz refers to mineral salts that are added to bathwater to help relax the body or improve the condition of the skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun Badesalz is made of Bad, meaning bath and Salz, meaning salt.
How does it change in a sentence?
Badesalz is a neuter noun, which means it is used with the definite article das. While the singular form is Badesalz, the plural form is Badesalze.
Did you know?
- In many German spa towns, the name of the town itself must include the word Bad to signify its official status as a certified health resort.
- In a sauna, the act of pouring water mixed with Badesalz or oils onto hot stones is called an Aufguss, which is often treated as a choreographed performance.
- In Germany, the tradition of the Kur involves medically supervised baths using Badesalz and minerals to treat chronic ailments, often lasting several weeks.
Examples in context
- Benutzen Sie Badesalz?Do you use bath salts?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they use Badesalz.Tatoeba #10111609 by driini, translation #9849551 by NurseMeeks
- Guten Tag, haben Sie bitte Badezusätze?Good day, do you have bath salts, please?
- Chasch mer bitte es Badesälzli geh?Could you please get me a bath salt?
- Dieses Badesalz duftet nach Lavendel.This bath salt smells like lavender.
- Ich brauche neues Badesalz für die Wanne.I need new bath salts for the tub.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are shopping for wellness products.
- HannahSoll ich dieses Badesalz kaufen?Should I buy this bath salt?
- MaximilianJa, das Badesalz sieht sehr gut aus.Yes, the bath salt looks very good.
- HannahEs ist heute im Angebot.It is on sale today.
- MaximilianDann nimm es bitte mit, Hannah.Then please take it with you, Hannah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
