kupaonica
Latin, feminine
The Croatian word for a bathroom (a room with a bathtub) is kupaonica. If unsure, use kupaonica. Wiktionary also lists kupatilo and kupaona.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kupaonica | Latin, feminine | |
| kupatilo | /kupǎtilo/ /kǔpatilo/ |
Latin, neuter |
| kupaona | /kupaǒːna/ | Latin, feminine |
In Croatian, the terms used for a bathroom containing a bathtub, such as kupaonica or kupatilo, are distinct from the terms used for a toilet or restroom, which are toalet or zahod.
What does it mean word for word?
The word kupaonica is derived from the verb kupati, which means 'to bathe'.
Which one should you use?
While all three forms refer to a bathroom, kupatilo is the common, everyday term used in casual conversation, whereas kupaonica is a more formal option. The form kupaona is also a variant of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kupaonica is a feminine noun, kupatilo is a neuter noun and kupaona is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In Croatia, asking for a kupaonica when you only need a toilet might lead someone to show you a room with a bathtub and shower but no toilet.
- While kupaonica refers to the room, the verb kupati can be used reflexively as kupati se to describe the act of taking a bath or swimming in the sea.
- The root of kupaonica, the verb kupati, is also the source of the word for 'bathing suit', which is kupaći kostim.
Examples in context
- Molim vas, gdje se nalazi toalet?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- Možeš li mi pokazati gdje je WC?Can you show me where the bathroom is?
- Nova kupaonica je vrlo moderna.The new bathroom is very modern.
- Kupaonica ima veliku kadu.The bathroom has a large bathtub.
Example conversation
Ivan and Ivana are showing a new apartment to a guest.
- IvanOvdje je kupaonica.Here is the bathroom.
- IvanaJe li kupaonica nova?Is the bathroom new?
- IvanDa, potpuno je obnovljena.Yes, it is completely renovated.
- IvanaIzgleda jako moderno.It looks very modern.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries kupatilo, kupaona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
