Badewanne
/ˈbaːdəˌvanə/feminine
The English word "bathtub" is translated into German as Badewanne.
The term refers to a large container in which a person may bathe.
Meaning: large container in which a person may bathe (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Badewanne is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Badewannen. Because it is feminine, the word changes to der Badewanne when used in the genitive or dative cases.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbaːdəˌvanə/
Did you know?
- While Badewanne refers to the tub itself, the act of taking a bath is often described as baden, which can also mean 'to swim' in certain regional contexts.
- In some German regions, the term Zinkwanne is still used to refer to old-fashioned galvanized tubs that were carried to the bathroom rather than being plumbed in.
- The word Badewanne is a compound noun made of baden, meaning 'to bathe', and Wanne, meaning 'tub'.
Examples in context
- Ich putzte die Badewanne.I cleaned the bathtub.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb for cleaning with the word Badewanne.Tatoeba #2346708 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8395592 by CK
- Ich habe keine Badewanne.I don't have a bathtub.This sentence is useful for expressing possession with the word Badewanne.Tatoeba #9053030 by Yorwba, translation #10251215 by bekindtoall
- Die Badewanne ist dreckig.The bathtub is dirty.This sentence is useful for describing the state of a Badewanne.Tatoeba #1555549 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1555541 by Spamster
- Ich genieße ein entspannendes Bad in meiner Badewanne.I'm enjoying a relaxing bath in my bathtub.
- Lass uns gemeinsam in die Wanne springen!Let's jump into the tub together!
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Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are talking about their new apartment.
- SarahHat das Badezimmer eine Badewanne?Does the bathroom have a bathtub?
- FelixNein, dort ist nur eine Dusche.No, there is only a shower there.
- SarahDas ist schade, ich liebe meine Badewanne.That's a pity, I love my bathtub.
- FelixWir können eine kleine Badewanne kaufen.We can buy a small bathtub.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bathtub” translations and entries Badewanne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Badewanne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
