badkuip
/ˈbɑtˌkœy̯p/
The English phrase bathtub is translated into Dutch as badkuip. If unsure, use badkuip. Wiktionary also lists ligbad.
Meaning: large container in which a person may bathe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| badkuip | /ˈbɑtˌkœy̯p/ | |
| ligbad | neuter |
A bathtub is a large container in which a person may bathe.
What does it mean word for word?
The word badkuip is a compound of bad (bath) and kuip (tub/basin).
Which one should you use?
While badkuip is the common everyday term for a bathtub, ligbad is a more technical or formal term often used in retail or interior design contexts to describe a bathtub designed for reclining.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word badkuip is a masculine/feminine noun, so it takes the definite article de (de badkuip). The plural form of badkuip is badkuipen. The form ligbad is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɑtˌkœy̯p/
Did you know?
- In some Dutch dialects, a kuip can refer to a small boat or a tub-like rowing vessel.
- While a badkuip is for bathing, the word bad is also used in zandbad to describe a sand bath used in some medical treatments.
- The pronunciation of the 'ui' in badkuip is a unique diphthong that does not exist in English, sounding somewhat like a mix between 'oy' and 'ay'.
Examples in context
- Slaap niet in de badkuip.Don't sleep in the bathtub.This sentence is useful for advising someone not to sleep in the badkuip.Tatoeba #4912397 by Raizin, translation #1860417 by CK
- Mijn kat slaapt graag in de badkuip.My cat loves sleeping in the bathtub.This sentence is useful for describing a cat that likes to sleep in the badkuip.Tatoeba #10830403 by megamanenm, translation #10830402 by megamanenm
- De badkuip moet worden schoongemaakt.The bathtub needs to be cleaned.This sentence is useful for stating that the badkuip needs cleaning.Tatoeba #8402521 by kuaile, translation #1555542 by Spamster
- We hebben een luxueus ligbad in onze nieuwe woning.We have a luxurious bathtub in our new home.
- In de brochure zeiden ze dat het huis een bad heeft.In the brochure, they said the house has a bathtub.
- Ik ga even lekker in het badje ontspannen.I'm going to relax in the bathtub for a while.
- We hebben een schattig badkuipje gekocht voor de kinderen.We bought a cute little bathtub for the kids.
Example conversation
Lisa and Daan are discussing a bathroom renovation.
- LisaIs de nieuwe badkuip al geleverd?Has the new bathtub been delivered yet?
- DaanJa, hij staat in de woonkamer.Yes, it is in the living room.
- LisaDat is een grote badkuip!That is a large bathtub!
- DaanDat klopt, Lisa, hij is erg breed.That's right, Lisa, it is very wide.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathtub” translations and entries badkuip, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
