bazén
[ˈbazɛːn]
The Czech word for pool is bazén.
bazén refers to a body of water. For specific phrases like 'pool water', you may see the form Bazénová voda.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on how it is used in a sentence. The word bazén changes to bazénu when following prepositions such as v (in), u (at/by) or do (into). If you need to refer to more than one pool, the plural is bazény, while the genitive plural form is bazénů.
Did you know?
- In Czech culture, 'going to the pool' often involves a strict ritual of showering with soap and scrubbing the body before entering the bazén.
- The word bazén shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'basin', originating from the Proto-Celtic '*baskis'.
- In Czech, bazén specifically refers to an artificial swimming pool. To describe a natural pool of water in a forest or mountain, Czechs use the word jezírko or tůň.
Examples in context
- Tom není v bazénu.Tom isn't in the pool.This sentence is useful for showing the form bazénu in the phrase 'v bazénu'.Tatoeba #11166707 by Ergulis, translation #8983289 by CK
- Seděl jsem u bazénu.I was sitting by the pool.This sentence is useful for showing the form bazénu in the phrase 'u bazénu'.Tatoeba #8294065 by Ergulis, translation #5741212 by CM
- Skočil jsem do bazénu.I jumped into the pool.This sentence is useful for showing the form bazénu in the phrase 'do bazénu'.Tatoeba #10921428 by Ergulis, translation #6356358 by CK
- Kde se nachází nejbližší bazén?Where is the nearest pool?
- Chceme jít na venkovní koupaliště dnes odpoledne.We want to go to an outdoor swimming pool this afternoon.
- Je v této oblasti nějaká plovárna?Is there any swimming pool in this area?
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Example conversation
Lucie and Jakub are planning a summer afternoon.
- LucieJe venku horko, jdeme do bazénu?It is hot outside, shall we go to the pool?
- JakubAno, to je skvělý nápad.Yes, that is a great idea.
- LucieMáš s sebou ručník?Do you have a towel with you?
- JakubAno, mám ho v batohu.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bazén, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bazén, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
