bagno turco
/ˈbaɲ.ɲo ˈtur.ko/word by word
The English phrase "steam room" is translated into Italian as bagno turco.
The term refers to a hot room filled with steam where people sit for health reasons.
Meaning: a hot room that is filled with steam in which people sit for health reasons (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, bagno turco means "Turkish bath".
Which one should you use?
Use bagno turco for a steam room (high humidity), whereas the word sauna refers specifically to a room with dry heat.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, "Turkish baths", use bagni turchi.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bagno turco is /ˈbaɲ.ɲo ˈtur.ko/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Italians often use the phrase fare un bagno to mean 'to take a bath', but in a figurative sense, it can also describe someone being 'soaked' by a sudden rainstorm.
- While bagno turco is the standard term for a steam room, the word bagno can also mean 'bathroom' or 'toilet' depending on the context.
- The word bagno shares the same Latin root as the English word 'bath', and both descend from the Latin balneum.
Examples in context
- Il bagno turco è molto rilassante.The steam room is very relaxing.
- Dopo il bagno turco, mi sento meglio.After the steam room, I feel better.
- C'è un bagno turco in questa spa?Is there a steam room in this spa?
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are at a gym.
- SofiaAlessandro, andiamo nel bagno turco?Alessandro, shall we go to the steam room?
- AlessandroSì, ottima idea, Sofia.Yes, great idea, Sofia.
- SofiaIl bagno turco è libero ora.The steam room is free now.
- AlessandroPerfetto, andiamo subito.Perfect, let's go right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bagno, turco) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bagno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
