Badezimmer
neuter
The English word "bathroom" can be translated into German as Badezimmer or Bad.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Badezimmer | neuter | |
| Bad | /baːt/ /bat/ |
neuter |
Both terms refer to a room equipped with a bathtub. If you are referring specifically to a room that only contains a toilet (a powder room) rather than a room with a bathtub, you should use Toilette or WC instead of these terms.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Badezimmer is a compound noun consisting of baden (to bathe) and Zimmer (room), literally meaning "bathing room".
Which one should you use?
While Badezimmer specifically refers to the room, the shorter form Bad is frequently used in everyday speech to mean the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of these words are neuter.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use Badezimmer or Bad if you are looking for a room that only contains a toilet. In that case, use Toilette or WC.
Did you know?
- While Bad means 'bathroom', it can also refer to a whole town known for its therapeutic springs, such as Bad Homburg or Bad Ems.
- While English speakers often ask for 'the bathroom', asking a German host 'Wo ist das Badezimmer?' might sound as if you are looking for a room specifically to take a long soak in a tub.
- The word Bad shares its linguistic roots with the English word 'bath', as both descend from the Proto-Germanic root *baþą.
Examples in context
- Tom ist im Bad.Tom is in the bathroom.This sentence shows how to use the contraction im Bad to say someone is in the bathroom.Tatoeba #2349799 by Espi, translation #2276360 by CK
- Das ist das Bad.This is the bathroom.This sentence demonstrates how to identify a room as the bathroom using Bad.Tatoeba #12408950 by mayabe, translation #2547621 by CK
- Das Bad ist unten.The bathroom is downstairs.This sentence is useful for describing the location of the bathroom using Bad.Tatoeba #10039807 by Melang, translation #8989028 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo ist die Toilette?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- Verzeihung, wo finde ich bitte die Toiletten?Excuse me, where can I find the bathrooms, please?
- Wo ist das Klo?Where is the bathroom?
- Ich muss mal auf die Toilette.I need to use the bathroom.
- 148 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are looking at a new apartment.
- MaximilianIst das Badezimmer neu?Is the bathroom new?
- LauraJa, das Badezimmer wurde gerade erst gebaut.Yes, the bathroom was just built.
- MaximilianLaura, das Badezimmer gefällt mir sehr gut.Laura, I like the bathroom a lot.
- LauraDas freut mich, Maximilian.I'm glad to hear that, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries Badezimmer, Bad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bad, Badezimmer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
