Dusche
/ˈduːʃə/feminine
The English phrase 'shower' is translated into German as Dusche. Wiktionary also lists Brause.
Meaning: device for bathing (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dusche | /ˈduːʃə/ (standard) /ˈdʊʃə/ |
feminine |
| Brause | /ˈbraʊ̯zə/ /ˈbraʊ̯sɛ/ |
feminine |
The primary word for a device for bathing is Dusche. If you want to describe the physical act of being under the water, use the idiomatic phrase unter der Dusche. Other related terms include the verb duschen or the phrase Dusche nehmen to mean 'to bathe using a shower', and überschütten (mit) to mean 'to bestow liberally'.
Which one should you use?
While Dusche refers to the shower facility or the act of showering, Brause is often used colloquially to refer specifically to the shower head.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb duschen is a regular weak verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈduːʃə/
Did you know?
- In some regions, Brause can also refer to fizzy candies or sparkling drinks because they produce a similar 'whooshing' sensation in the mouth.
- The word Dusche is a loanword that traveled from Italian doccia to French douche before entering the German language.
- The term Dusche is a relatively recent addition to the German language compared to many other household words, only gaining widespread popularity after World War II.
Examples in context
- Wie oft duschen Sie?How often do you shower?This sentence is useful for asking about frequency using Dusche.Tatoeba #1918627 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1915774 by Spamster
- Raus aus der Dusche!Get out of the shower!This sentence is useful for a command involving the Dusche.Tatoeba #3059462 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3059105 by Hybrid
- Du mußt mal duschen.You need a shower.This sentence is useful for expressing a need to use the Dusche.Tatoeba #12818359 by Waldelfe, translation #12390974 by Miktsoanit
- Ich nehme eine Dusche.I'm taking a shower.
- Darf ich Ihre Dusche benutzen?May I use your shower?
- Kann ich deine Dusche benutzen?Can I use your shower?
- Ich dusche gerade unter meiner Brause.I'm currently taking a shower under my showerhead.
- Ich habe eine supermoderne Brause in meinem Badezimmer.I have a super modern showerhead in my bathroom.
- 251 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are looking at a new apartment.
- FelixDie Dusche sieht sehr modern aus.The shower looks very modern.
- SarahJa, das gefällt mir auch.Yes, I like it too.
- FelixIst die Dusche auch hell?Is the shower also bright?
- SarahJa, sie ist sehr hell.Yes, it is very bright.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shower” translations and entries Dusche, Brause, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Brause, Dusche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
