Die Dusche
Example: Nach dem Sport nehme ich eine warme Dusche.
Definition
"Die Dusche" refers to a device or installation that sprays water for washing the body, commonly used in bathrooms. It is often used for quick, convenient bathing, as in the example, 'Nach dem Sport nehme ich eine warme Dusche,' meaning 'After sports, I take a warm shower.'
Etymology
The word "die Dusche" comes from the German verb 'duschen,' meaning 'to shower.' It originated in the early 20th century, influenced by the French word 'douche,' which itself comes from the Italian 'doccia,' meaning 'a water conduit or pipe.' Did you know that the concept of a shower as a water spray for washing dates back to ancient civilizations but the modern term gained popularity in German around the 1900s?
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"Die Dusche" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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