De badkamer
Example: Ik ga naar de badkamer om me te wassen.
Definition
"De badkamer" refers to the room in a house or building designed for personal hygiene activities, typically containing a bathtub or shower, sink, and sometimes a toilet. It is the place where people go to wash themselves and maintain cleanliness.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de badkamer" literally means 'the bath room.' It combines "bad," meaning 'bath,' and "kamer," meaning 'room.' The term reflects its primary function as a place for bathing. Did you know? The concept of a dedicated bathing room became common in European homes only in the 19th century.
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"De badkamer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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