حمام
hammaam
The Arabic word for bathroom is حمام (hammaam).
حمام is a versatile term used to refer to a room with a bathtub, as well as a toilet or restroom. In some Arabic speaking regions, it can also specifically mean 'bath'.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word حمام literally means 'bath' or 'bathhouse'.
How do you pronounce it?
hammaam
Did you know?
- The word حمام can be confused with the word for 'pigeons' in certain contexts, as they are spelled almost identically in some scripts, though the vowel sounds differ.
- In many Arabic cultures, it is traditional to use a small handheld sprayer or a bidet next to the toilet rather than just toilet paper for cleansing.
- The word حمام is a linguistic sibling to the word for 'heat', as both derive from a root associated with warmth.
Examples in context
- تفقد زيري كل حمام.Ziri checked every bathroom.Tatoeba #11721209 by dididodo, translation #11369904 by Amastan
- أين يوجد المرحاض؟Where is the bathroom?
- أين حمام الفندق؟ayna hamman al-funduq?Where is the hotel bathroom?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حمام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
