μπάνιο
bánio/ˈbaɲo/neuter
The Greek word for bathroom is μπάνιο (bánio) (the default form) or λουτρό.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| μπάνιο | bánio | /ˈbaɲo/ | neuter |
| λουτρό | loutró | /luˈtɾo/ | neuter |
Both words describe a room with a bathtub, but they are used in different contexts. While both are neuter nouns, μπάνιο is the everyday term used to refer to the room itself.
Which one should you use?
μπάνιο is the most common way to refer to the room. In contrast, λουτρό refers more specifically to the act of bathing or a formal bath facility.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun μπάνιο is μπάνια.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bánio and the IPA is /ˈbaɲo/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you are in a public place and looking for a restroom, do not ask for the μπάνιο. Instead, it is more natural to ask for the τουαλέτα (toilet).
Did you know?
- While μπάνιο comes from Italian, it eventually leads back to the Ancient Greek word βαλανεῖον.
- The Ancient Greek root of λουτρό, which is λουτρόν, has been used for thousands of years to describe the same core concept of washing.
Examples in context
- Η Έιμι είναι στο μπάνιο τώρα.Aimee's in the bathroom now.This sentence shows the use of μπάνιο to describe someone's current location.Tatoeba #3588560 by Zeus, translation #3581056 by Jesse
- Το μπάνιο δεν ήταν πολύ καθαρό.The bathroom wasn't very clean.This sentence uses μπάνιο to describe the cleanliness of the room in the past tense.Tatoeba #7806191 by eypros, translation #7805253 by CK
- Το μπάνιο δεν είναι πολύ καθαρό.The bathroom isn't very clean.This sentence uses μπάνιο to describe the cleanliness of the room in the present tense.Tatoeba #7806194 by eypros, translation #7805254 by CK
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their new house renovations.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤο νέο μπάνιο είναι πολύ μεγάλο.To neo banio einai poly megalo.The new bathroom is very large.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι όντως ένα υπέροχο μπάνιο.Einai ontos ena yperoho banio.It is indeed a wonderful bathroom.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλεις να το δεις τώρα;Theleis na to deis tora;Do you want to see it now?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ας δούμε το μπάνιο.Ne, as dousme to banio.Yes, let's see the bathroom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries μπάνιο, λουτρό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries λουτρό, μπάνιο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
