бања
banja[ˈbaɲa]feminine
In Macedonian, the word for bathroom can be expressed as бања (banja) or купатило.
Meaning: a room with a bathtub (noun)
Ways to say it
| Macedonian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| бања | banja | [ˈbaɲa] (narrow) | feminine |
| купатило | kupatilo | [kuˈpatiɫɔ] (narrow) | neuter |
The term is used to describe a room used for washing and bathing.
Which one should you use?
купатило is the standard, common term used for a general bathroom or a room used for washing. In contrast, бања more specifically refers to a bath, a spa or a thermal bath facility.
How does it change in a sentence?
бања is a feminine noun. Its plural form is бањи. купатило is a neuter noun. Its plural form is купатила.
How do you pronounce it?
banja
When do people say it?
To show politeness when asking for the bathroom, you can add the word молам (excuse me) before your request.
Did you know?
- While купатило refers to the room, the root купа is used in the term купалка to describe a swimsuit.
- Many traditional Macedonian homes historically had the бања located in a separate small building outside the main house to keep moisture and odors away from living quarters.
- If you visit a Macedonian 'spa town' called a бања, you will find that the word describes the entire therapeutic culture of the region and not just a room with a tub.
Examples in context
- Ќе одам до купатило.I'm going to go to the bathroom.This sentence shows how to say you are going to the bathroom using купатило.Tatoeba #4318780 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2541385 by CK
- Зошто си во купатило?Why are you in the bathroom?This sentence is an example of asking why someone is in the bathroom using купатило.Tatoeba #4106821 by Lepotdeterre, translation #687776 by lukaszpp
- Том отрча до купатило.Tom ran to the bathroom.This sentence describes someone running to the bathroom using купатило.Tatoeba #4100242 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2545750 by CK
- Молам, каде е тоалетот?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Milana is showing Aleksandar her new apartment.
- Милана MilanaОва е мојата мала бања.Ova e mojata mala banja.This is my small bathroom.
- Александар AleksandarИзгледа многу модерно.Izgleda mnogu moderno.It looks very modern.
- Милана MilanaДа, бањата е сосема нова.Da, banjata e sosema nova.Yes, the bathroom is completely new.
- Александар AleksandarМи се допаѓа бојата.Mi se dopaga bojata.I like the color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathroom” translations and entries бања, купатило, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
