koupelna
[ˈkou̯pɛlna]feminine
The Czech word for bathroom is koupelna.
koupelna is used to describe a room equipped with a bathtub or shower.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word koupelna is derived from koupel, which means bath.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish koupelna from other terms. Use koupelna specifically for a room with a bathtub or shower, whereas toaleta refers specifically to the toilet facility. Additionally, while koupelna refers to the room with bathing facilities, záchod is a common word for the toilet itself or a toilet room.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun koupelna has the plural form koupelny.
Did you know?
- If you see a sign for Koupaliště, do not enter expecting a koupelna. While both share a root, a Koupaliště is a public swimming pool or an open-air bathing area.
- In a professional or formal setting, Czechs avoid záchod and prefer toaleta or the French-derived WC. Using záchod in a high-end hotel might sound too informal or crude.
- In many older Czech apartments, the záchod and the koupelna are in completely separate rooms, a layout that often surprises visitors used to integrated spaces.
Examples in context
- Koupelna je vedle kuchyně.The bathroom is next to the kitchen.This sentence is useful for describing the location of the koupelna.Tatoeba #13743417 by Ergulis, translation #13743420 by Ergulis
- Tomova koupelna má vyhřívanou podlahu.Tom's bathroom has a heated floor.This sentence shows an example of a feature found in a koupelna.Tatoeba #10146870 by Ergulis, translation #6365134 by Hybrid
- Jsou zde tři ložnice, kuchyň, jídelna, obývací pokoj a koupelna.There are three bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a bathroom.This sentence provides a list of rooms in a house, including the koupelna.Tatoeba #12043865 by aldar, translation #463070 by lukaszpp
- Prosím vás, kde je toaleta?Please, where is the bathroom?
- Můžu použít toaletu?Can I use the bathroom?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jan is showing Kateřina around his new apartment.
- JanTady je tvoje koupelna.Here is your bathroom.
- KateřinaJe velmi světlá a čistá.It is very bright and clean.
- JanKoupelna má také novou vanu.The bathroom also has a new bathtub.
- KateřinaTo je skvělé, Jene.That is great, Jan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries koupelna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
