Sauna
/ˈzaʊ̯na/feminine
The English word "sauna" is Sauna in German.
The term refers to a sauna room or a sauna house.
Meaning: sauna room or house (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Sauna is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzaʊ̯na/
Did you know?
- In many German wellness clubs, the Sauna is strictly a textile-free zone. It is customary to enter the room completely naked, and wearing a towel as a garment is often discouraged.
- German sauna culture frequently involves 'Aufguss', a ritual where water is poured over hot stones and the scented steam is circulated with a towel. This is a highly structured part of the experience rather than just a casual bath.
- The word Sauna was borrowed into German from the Finnish word 'sauna'.
Examples in context
- Bist du in der Sauna?Are you in the sauna?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is currently in the Sauna.Tatoeba #8082460 by Luiaard, translation #5753492 by CM
- Tom ist in der Sauna.Tom is in the sauna.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom is in the Sauna.Tatoeba #13839434 by Vortarulo, translation #7737469 by CK
- Sie geht gerne in die Sauna.She likes to go to the sauna.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for going to the Sauna.Tatoeba #6383522 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2793979 by Hybrid
- Lass uns in die Schwitzstube gehen und richtig schwitzen!Let's go to the sauna and sweat it out!
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to a wellness hotel.
- FelixHat das Hotel eine gute Sauna?Does the hotel have a good sauna?
- HannahJa, die Sauna ist sehr groß.Yes, the sauna is very large.
- FelixDas klingt toll, Hannah.That sounds great, Hannah.
- HannahDann buchen wir das Zimmer, Felix.Then let's book the room, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauna” translations and entries Sauna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sauna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
