Die Badewanne
Example: Die Badewanne ist voll mit warmem Wasser.
Definition
"Die Badewanne" refers to a large container or tub designed to hold water for bathing. It is commonly installed in bathrooms and allows a person to sit or lie down while washing, as in the example phrase: The bathtub is full of warm water.
Etymology
The word "die Badewanne" comes from the German words 'baden' meaning 'to bathe' and 'Wanne' meaning 'tub' or 'basin.' It literally translates to 'bathing tub.' Did you know that 'Wanne' originally referred to any shallow container used for holding liquids or other substances?
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"Die Badewanne" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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