baatroom
The Jamaican word for bathroom is baatroom.
This noun refers specifically to a room that contains a bathtub.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Did you know?
- In many Jamaican communities, requesting the baatroom specifically implies you are looking for a place to bathe, rather than just a toilet.
- In many Jamaican households, a 'privy' might refer to an outdoor latrine or an outhouse, which is a distinct concept from a modern indoor 'baatroom'.
- If a Jamaican person says they are going to 'wash up', they might not be going to the 'baatroom' at all, but rather to a sink in a kitchen or laundry area.
Examples in context
- De baatroom clean.The bathroom is clean.
- Mi need fi go inna di baatroom.I need to go into the bathroom.
Example conversation
Shanti is asking Damion for directions in their house.
- ShantiDamion, weh di baatroom deh?Damion, where is the bathroom?
- DamionIt deh right deh, Shanti.It is right there, Shanti.
- ShantiDi baatroom look big!The bathroom looks big!
- DamionYeah, man, it real nice.Yeah, man, it is really nice.
