kylpyhuone
/ˈkylpyˌhuo̯neˣ/
The Finnish word for "bathroom" (specifically a room with a bathtub) is kylpyhuone. Wiktionary also lists kylppäri.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| kylpyhuone | /ˈkylpyˌhuo̯neˣ/ |
| kylppäri | /ˈkylpːæri/ |
The term refers to a room equipped with bathing facilities. While kylpyhuone describes a room with a bathtub, you would use the words vessa or wc when you are specifically looking for a toilet or restroom.
What does it mean word for word?
The word kylpyhuone is a compound consisting of kylpy, meaning "bath" and huone, meaning "room".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kylppäri is a common colloquial shortening used in informal speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate moving "into" the bathroom, you use the illative case ending -seen to form kylpyhuoneeseen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkylpyˌhuo̯neˣ/
Did you know?
- While kylpyhuone is the room for bathing, the Finnish 'sauna' is traditionally considered a separate entity with its own distinct cultural rules and social etiquette.
- In many older Finnish homes, the kylpyhuone and the vessa were historically located in separate rooms or even separate buildings to keep the toilet away from the living quarters.
- The colloquial term kylppäri uses a suffix, -äri, which is a common way Finnish speakers transform long words into casual, trendy slang. This pattern is similar to how English speakers might use 'slangy' suffixes to shorten formal nouns.
Examples in context
- Kylpyhuone on aulan päässä.The bathroom is at the end of the hall.This sentence shows the location of the kylpyhuone.Tatoeba #3078876 by Kalle63, translation #35263 by CK
- Kylpyhuone on nyt varattuna.The bathroom is occupied now.This sentence describes the status of the kylpyhuone.Tatoeba #3078875 by Kalle63, translation #35262 by CK
- Siellä ei ollut kylpyhuonetta.There was no bathroom.Tatoeba #3394878 by Silja, translation #64040 by CK
- Anteeksi, missä on kylpyhuone?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- Hei, missä on vessa?Hey, where is the bathroom?
- Voinko käyttää kylpyhuonetta?May I use the bathroom?
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Example conversation
Anna is showing Mikko her new apartment.
- AnnaTässä on pieni kylpyhuone.Here is a small bathroom.
- MikkoSe on todella valoisa.It is really bright.
- AnnaKylpyhuone on helppo siivota.The bathroom is easy to clean.
- MikkoTämä on hieno koti, Anna.This is a great home, Anna.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries kylpyhuone, kylppäri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kylppäri, kylpyhuone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
