At the A1 level, you should recognize 'badkamer' as one of the basic rooms in a house. You need to know that it is a 'de' word. You should be able to say where it is ('De badkamer is boven') and ask for its location. You should also know basic items found there, like 'de douche' and 'de wastafel'. Vocabulary at this level focuses on simple existence and location. You use it to describe your home or a hotel room in the simplest terms. Phrases like 'Ik ben in de badkamer' are typical for this stage.
At the A2 level, you can describe what you do in the 'badkamer'. You can talk about your daily routine: 'Ik poets mijn tanden in de badkamer' or 'Ik neem een douche in de badkamer'. You start using adjectives to describe it, such as 'groot', 'klein', 'mooi', or 'schoon'. You can also understand simple instructions or signs in public places or hotels regarding the bathroom. You begin to notice that Dutch homes often separate the toilet from the badkamer, and you can navigate that distinction in conversation.
At the B1 level, you can discuss more complex topics related to the 'badkamer', such as home improvements or problems. You can explain to a plumber that there is a leak ('lekkage') in the badkamer. You can describe your preferences for a new bathroom if you were to buy a house. You are comfortable using the word in various tenses and with modal verbs: 'We wilden de badkamer vorig jaar al verbouwen'. You also start to use compound words like 'badkamerspiegel' or 'badkamermat' naturally in conversation.
At the B2 level, you can follow detailed discussions about interior design or sustainability regarding the 'badkamer'. You can talk about water-saving showerheads or the environmental impact of different materials. You understand the nuances of the word in different contexts, such as the difference between a 'badkamer' and a 'wasruimte' in a architectural plan. You can express opinions on trends, like 'de opkomst van de wellness-badkamer'. Your vocabulary includes specific terms for fixtures and fittings, and you can handle a full negotiation for a bathroom renovation.
At the C1 level, you use 'badkamer' with complete fluency and can appreciate its role in cultural and social contexts. You might discuss the history of hygiene in Dutch households or the sociological aspect of the bathroom as a space of privacy. You can understand idiomatic expressions or metaphors that might involve bathroom-related concepts (though 'badkamer' itself isn't in many idioms, the objects within it are). You can write detailed descriptions or critiques of architectural designs where the badkamer layout is a focal point, using sophisticated vocabulary.
At the C2 level, 'badkamer' is a word you use without any conscious thought, even in the most abstract or academic discussions. You can analyze the evolution of the badkamer in Dutch literature or art. You can discuss the linguistics of compound words in Dutch using 'badkamer' as a prime example of productivity in the language. You can navigate the most technical plumbing manuals or high-end architectural journals that discuss the 'natte cel' and its integration into smart home systems. You have a native-like grasp of any regional variations or archaic terms related to the word.

badkamer 30 सेकंड में

  • Badkamer means bathroom in Dutch and is used daily.
  • It is a 'de' word (de badkamer) with plural 'badkamers'.
  • Commonly contains a shower, bath, and sink, often excluding the toilet.
  • Essential for A1 learners to describe their home or ask for directions.

The Dutch word badkamer is a compound noun formed from bad (bath) and kamer (room). In its most literal sense, it refers to the specific room in a house or apartment dedicated to personal hygiene, washing, and grooming. For an English speaker, the translation is straightforward: 'bathroom.' However, in the Dutch context, there is a distinct cultural nuance regarding the layout of a home. Unlike many American or British homes where the toilet is almost always located within the bathroom, many traditional and modern Dutch houses feature a separate small room for the toilet (often called the WC or het toilet), while the badkamer contains the shower, bathtub, and washbasin.

Domestic Context
The badkamer is considered a private sanctuary. In real estate listings, the quality and size of the badkamer significantly influence the value of a property. A 'luxe badkamer' might include floor heating (vloerverwarming) and a walk-in shower (inloopdouche).

Ik sta 's ochtends meestal twintig minuten in de badkamer om me klaar te maken voor werk.

You will use this word daily. Whether you are checking into a hotel and asking about the facilities, or discussing home renovations with a contractor, badkamer is the essential term. It is used in both formal and informal settings. In a professional context, such as interior design or plumbing, the word remains the standard. It is also common to see it in compound forms, which the Dutch language loves to create by stringing words together without spaces.

Functional Usage
When guests arrive, you might show them where the badkamer is so they can freshen up. Note that if they specifically need the toilet, they might ask for the 'wc' rather than the 'badkamer' if the two are separate.

The word transcends mere utility; it is associated with relaxation. Phrases like 'een avondje ontspannen in de badkamer' (a night of relaxing in the bathroom) imply self-care rituals, using bath salts, or taking a long hot shower. In modern Dutch culture, there is an increasing trend toward 'wellness badkamers'—spaces designed to mimic a spa environment. This reflects a shift from seeing the room as purely functional to seeing it as a vital part of mental well-being.

De nieuwe badkamer heeft prachtige marmeren tegels en een dubbele wastafel.

Grammatical Gender
Badkamer is a 'de-word' (common gender), meaning you use the definite article 'de' and the indefinite article 'een'. Adjectives describing it will typically get an -e ending (e.g., de grote badkamer).

Using badkamer in a sentence requires an understanding of Dutch word order and prepositional usage. Most commonly, you are 'in' the bathroom (in de badkamer). Because it is a physical location, it often appears in the middle or at the end of sentences depending on the verb being used.

Basic Presence
To say someone is in the bathroom, use: 'Hij is in de badkamer.' Simple and direct.

Waar is mama? Ze is boven in de badkamer.

When discussing actions taking place in the room, the preposition in remains constant. However, if you are talking about moving toward the room, you might use naar. For example, 'Ik ga naar de badkamer' (I am going to the bathroom). This is a very common phrase when you need to excuse yourself from a social situation.

Descriptive Sentences
When describing the room, the adjective comes before the noun. 'Een moderne badkamer' (A modern bathroom) or 'Onze kleine badkamer' (Our small bathroom).

Onze badkamer is aan renovatie toe omdat de tegels loslaten.

In more complex sentences, such as those using separable verbs or modal verbs, badkamer often sits as the object. For instance, 'Ik moet de badkamer schoonmaken' (I must clean the bathroom). Here, schoonmaken is the verb, and badkamer is what is being cleaned. If you are renovating, you might say, 'Wij laten een nieuwe badkamer installeren' (We are having a new bathroom installed).

Zorg dat je de badkamer goed ventileert na het douchen om schimmel te voorkomen.

You will encounter the word badkamer in a variety of real-world scenarios in the Netherlands. The most frequent place is within the domestic sphere. Families discuss whose turn it is in the bathroom, or parents tell their children to go to the bathroom to brush their teeth (tanden poetsen).

In Stores and Showrooms
If you visit a 'bouwmarkt' (hardware store) like Gamma, Karwei, or Praxis, you will see entire sections labeled 'Badkamer'. You'll hear sales associates asking, 'Zoekt u iets specifieks voor uw badkamer?'

Bij de IKEA kun je complete badkamermeubels kopen die je zelf in elkaar zet.

In the hospitality industry, badkamer is a key term. When booking a hotel or an Airbnb, the description will always mention if the room has an 'eigen badkamer' (private bathroom) or a 'gedeelde badkamer' (shared bathroom). At the reception, you might hear, 'Uw kamer heeft een luxe badkamer met een ligbad.'

On Television and Media
Popular Dutch home improvement shows like 'vtwonen' or 'Help, Mijn Man Is Klusser!' frequently focus on badkamer renovations. You will hear experts discussing 'badkamerindelingen' (bathroom layouts) and 'badkamerstijlen' (bathroom styles).

De presentator zei dat de badkamer het belangrijkste onderdeel van de verbouwing was.

Finally, in everyday conversations about health and beauty, the badkamer is the setting. Friends might talk about a new skincare routine they perform in the bathroom. 'Ik heb gisteren een uur in de badkamer doorgebracht met een gezichtsmasker' (I spent an hour in the bathroom yesterday with a face mask). It is the center of the morning 'spitsuur' (rush hour) in most Dutch households.

For English speakers, the most frequent mistake when using badkamer involves the 'Toilet vs. Bathroom' distinction. In English, 'bathroom' is often used as a euphemism for the toilet. In Dutch, if you ask for the badkamer at a party, the host might be confused because they assume you want to take a shower or a bath.

Euphemism Error
Mistake: Asking 'Mag ik naar de badkamer?' when you just need to pee. Correct: 'Mag ik naar het toilet?' or 'Waar is de WC?'

Het is een typische fout om badkamer te zeggen als je eigenlijk de WC bedoelt.

Another common error is related to the article. Because many Dutch nouns take 'de', learners sometimes default to 'het' if they are unsure. However, badkamer is strictly a 'de' word. Using 'het badkamer' will sound immediately incorrect to a native speaker. Additionally, the plural form is badkamers, not badkameren.

Spelling and Compounds
Mistake: Writing 'bad kamer' or 'bad-kamer'. Correct: 'badkamer'. Dutch compounds are almost always written as one single word.

In de badkamerkast (not badkamer kast) staan alle handdoeken.

Lastly, confusing badkamer with slaapkamer (bedroom) is a frequent slip-of-the-tongue for beginners since both end in -kamer. Make sure to distinguish the prefix: bad (bath) vs. slaap (sleep).

While badkamer is the most common term, there are other words you might encounter depending on the specific features or the setting. Understanding these alternatives will help you refine your vocabulary and understand more specific descriptions.

Douchecel vs. Badkamer
A 'douchecel' (shower cabin) refers specifically to the enclosed area where you shower. A 'badkamer' is the entire room. If a room only has a shower and no bath, it is still called a badkamer, but you might describe it as a 'badkamer met douche'.

Onze badkamer heeft geen bad, alleen een kleine douchecel.

In older texts or more formal/poetic contexts, you might see badvertrek. This is essentially the same as badkamer but sounds more archaic or grand. In sports facilities or campsites, you will hear the term wasruimte (washroom) or doucheruimte. These are more functional and less domestic than a badkamer.

Wasruimte vs. Badkamer
A 'wasruimte' is often where the washing machine (wasmachine) and dryer (droger) are kept. In some Dutch homes, these are in the badkamer, but in others, they have their own 'wasruimte'.

De wasmachine staat niet in de badkamer, maar in de wasruimte op zolder.

Another related term is natte cel (wet cell). This is a technical term used by architects and builders to describe any room designed to handle water, including bathrooms and toilets. It's not something you'd use in casual conversation, but you might see it in technical documents or renovation plans.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

In the early 20th century, many Dutch houses didn't have a 'badkamer' at all; people washed in a 'teil' (tub) in the kitchen.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈbɑtkaːmər/
US /ˈbɑtˌkɑmər/
Primary stress is on the first syllable: BAD-kamer.
तुकबंदी
slaapkamer huiskamer eetkamer werkkamer babykamer logeerkamer zolderkamer voorkamer
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing the 'd' as a soft 'd' instead of a 't' sound.
  • Using a short 'a' in 'kamer' instead of the long Dutch 'a'.
  • Adding a space between 'bad' and 'kamer' in writing.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 1/5

Very easy to recognize for English speakers.

लिखना 2/5

One word, no spaces, watch the 'k'.

बोलना 2/5

Remember the 'd' sounds like 't'.

श्रवण 1/5

Clear pronunciation in most dialects.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

bad kamer huis water wassen

आगे सीखें

douche wastafel handdoek spiegel tandenborstel

उन्नत

sanitair leidingwerk vloerverwarming betonstuc keramiek

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Compound Nouns

bad + kamer = badkamer (no space).

Final Devoicing

The 'd' in 'bad' is pronounced as 't'.

De-words

Uses 'de' and 'die/deze'.

Adjective Inflection

De grote badkamer (adds -e).

Pluralization

Add -s for words ending in unstressed -er.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

De badkamer is daar.

The bathroom is there.

Basic subject-verb-adverb structure.

2

Is er een badkamer?

Is there a bathroom?

Interrogative sentence using 'is er'.

3

De badkamer is klein.

The bathroom is small.

Adjective usage after the verb 'zijn'.

4

Ik zoek de badkamer.

I am looking for the bathroom.

Verb 'zoeken' with a direct object.

5

Een mooie badkamer.

A beautiful bathroom.

Indefinite article with an adjective-noun pair.

6

De badkamer is boven.

The bathroom is upstairs.

Locational adverb 'boven'.

7

Waar is de badkamer?

Where is the bathroom?

Question word 'waar'.

8

De badkamer is schoon.

The bathroom is clean.

Adjective 'schoon'.

1

Ik maak de badkamer schoon.

I am cleaning the bathroom.

Separable verb 'schoonmaken'.

2

De badkamer heeft een douche.

The bathroom has a shower.

Verb 'hebben' showing possession of features.

3

Mijn badkamer is erg modern.

My bathroom is very modern.

Possessive pronoun 'mijn'.

4

Ga je naar de badkamer?

Are you going to the bathroom?

Preposition 'naar' indicating movement.

5

Er ligt een mat in de badkamer.

There is a mat in the bathroom.

Preposition 'in' indicating location.

6

De badkamer is naast de slaapkamer.

The bathroom is next to the bedroom.

Prepositional phrase 'naast de slaapkamer'.

7

Hoe groot is de badkamer?

How big is the bathroom?

Questioning size with 'hoe groot'.

8

Ik ben nu in de badkamer.

I am in the bathroom now.

Adverb of time 'nu'.

1

We gaan de badkamer verbouwen.

We are going to renovate the bathroom.

Future intent with 'gaan' + infinitive.

2

De badkamer is aan de kleine kant.

The bathroom is on the small side.

Idiomatic expression 'aan de ... kant'.

3

Er is een probleem in de badkamer.

There is a problem in the bathroom.

Introducing a topic with 'er is'.

4

De badkamer moet nodig gepoetst worden.

The bathroom urgently needs to be cleaned.

Passive construction with 'moeten' and 'worden'.

5

Ik heb de badkamertegels zelf gekozen.

I chose the bathroom tiles myself.

Compound word 'badkamertegels'.

6

De badkamer is vochtig na het douchen.

The bathroom is humid after showering.

Adjective 'vochtig' and gerund-like 'het douchen'.

7

Kun je de badkamerdeur dichtdoen?

Can you close the bathroom door?

Compound word 'badkamerdeur' and separable verb 'dichtdoen'.

8

Zij deelt de badkamer met drie anderen.

She shares the bathroom with three others.

Verb 'delen' with preposition 'met'.

1

De badkamer is voorzien van vloerverwarming.

The bathroom is equipped with floor heating.

Formal construction 'voorzien van'.

2

Een badkamerrenovatie kan erg duur zijn.

A bathroom renovation can be very expensive.

Compound noun 'badkamerrenovatie'.

3

De badkamer straalt een rustige sfeer uit.

The bathroom exudes a calm atmosphere.

Separable verb 'uitstralen'.

4

Hij heeft de badkamer volledig gestript.

He has completely stripped the bathroom.

Present perfect with 'volledig'.

5

De badkamer is het pronkstuk van het huis.

The bathroom is the showpiece of the house.

Noun 'pronkstuk' used metaphorically.

6

Ventilatie is essentieel in elke badkamer.

Ventilation is essential in every bathroom.

Abstract noun 'ventilatie'.

7

De badkamer is ruim opgezet.

The bathroom is spaciously designed.

Adverbial phrase 'ruim opgezet'.

8

We hebben gekozen voor een inloopdouche in de badkamer.

We chose a walk-in shower in the bathroom.

Verb 'kiezen voor' and specific term 'inloopdouche'.

1

De badkamer fungeert als een oase van rust.

The bathroom functions as an oasis of peace.

Sophisticated verb 'fungeren als'.

2

De esthetiek van de badkamer is minimalistisch.

The aesthetics of the bathroom are minimalist.

Abstract noun 'esthetiek'.

3

De badkamer is naadloos geïntegreerd in de suite.

The bathroom is seamlessly integrated into the suite.

Adverb 'naadloos' and past participle 'geïntegreerd'.

4

Men hecht steeds meer waarde aan een luxe badkamer.

People attach more and more value to a luxury bathroom.

Idiomatic 'waarde hechten aan'.

5

De badkamer weerspiegelt de persoonlijke stijl van de bewoner.

The bathroom reflects the personal style of the resident.

Verb 'weerspiegelen'.

6

Ondanks de beperkte ruimte voelt de badkamer groot aan.

Despite the limited space, the bathroom feels large.

Concessive conjunction 'ondanks'.

7

De badkamer is uitgerust met de nieuwste snufjes.

The bathroom is equipped with the latest gadgets.

Colloquial but sophisticated 'snufjes'.

8

De verlichting in de badkamer is dimbaar.

The lighting in the bathroom is dimmable.

Technical adjective 'dimbaar'.

1

De badkamer als concept is door de eeuwen heen geëvolueerd.

The bathroom as a concept has evolved through the centuries.

Abstract conceptualization.

2

De badkamer vormt de grens tussen het publieke en private domein.

The bathroom forms the boundary between the public and private domains.

Sociological terminology.

3

De architectuur van de badkamer vereist een delicate balans.

The architecture of the bathroom requires a delicate balance.

Formal noun 'architectuur'.

4

De badkamer is getransformeerd tot een heuse thuis-spa.

The bathroom has been transformed into a veritable home spa.

Intensifier 'heuse'.

5

Hygiënevoorschriften hebben de inrichting van de badkamer beïnvloed.

Hygiene regulations have influenced the layout of the bathroom.

Compound noun 'hygiënevoorschriften'.

6

De badkamer is een toonbeeld van modern industrieel ontwerp.

The bathroom is a paragon of modern industrial design.

Noun 'toonbeeld'.

7

In de badkamer komt de dualiteit van water tot uiting.

In the bathroom, the duality of water is expressed.

Philosophical phrasing.

8

De badkamer is vaak het ondergeschoven kindje bij renovaties.

The bathroom is often the neglected element in renovations.

Idiom 'ondergeschoven kindje'.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

de badkamer schoonmaken
een nieuwe badkamer
in de badkamer
badkamer met ligbad
naar de badkamer gaan
badkamer verbouwen
gedeelde badkamer
eigen badkamer
badkamertegels leggen
badkamerkastje ophangen

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Mag ik naar de badkamer?

— Used to ask to go to the bathroom (often used by learners instead of toilet).

Mag ik naar de badkamer om me op te frissen?

De badkamer is bezet.

— The bathroom is currently in use.

Je moet even wachten, de badkamer is bezet.

Een frisse badkamer.

— A clean and fresh-smelling bathroom.

Er gaat niets boven een frisse badkamer in de ochtend.

De badkamer ventileren.

— To air out the bathroom to prevent moisture buildup.

Vergeet niet de badkamer te ventileren na het douchen.

Luxe badkamer.

— A high-end bathroom with expensive fittings.

De villa heeft een zeer luxe badkamer.

Badkamer en suite.

— A bathroom directly connected to a bedroom.

De hoofdslaapkamer heeft een badkamer en suite.

De badkamer is vrij.

— The bathroom is no longer in use.

Je kunt gaan, de badkamer is vrij.

Badkamer spullen.

— Bathroom supplies/toiletries.

Heb je al je badkamer spullen ingepakt voor de vakantie?

De badkamer dweilen.

— To mop the bathroom floor.

Na het douchen moet ik altijd de badkamer dweilen.

Een kleine badkamer.

— A bathroom with limited space.

Ondanks dat het een kleine badkamer is, is alles aanwezig.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

badkamer vs toilet

Use toilet when you mean the WC, badkamer for washing.

badkamer vs slaapkamer

Slaapkamer is for sleeping, badkamer is for bathing.

badkamer vs huiskamer

Huiskamer is the living room.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"De badkamer is de spiegel van het huis."

— A clean bathroom reflects a clean household.

Zij houdt de badkamer altijd perfect schoon, want de badkamer is de spiegel van het huis.

proverbial
"Iemand de badkamer uit vegen."

— (Rare/Playful) To kick someone out of the bathroom because they are taking too long.

Ik veeg je zo de badkamer uit als je niet opschiet!

informal
"Badkamer-zanger."

— Someone who only sings in the shower.

Hij is een echte badkamer-zanger, maar op een podium durft hij niet.

informal
"In de badkamer blijven plakken."

— To stay in the bathroom much longer than necessary.

Ben je weer in de badkamer blijven plakken met je telefoon?

informal
"De badkamer blank zetten."

— To flood the bathroom floor (usually by accident).

De kinderen hebben de hele badkamer blank gezet tijdens het badderen.

informal
"Een badkamer van goud."

— Something extremely expensive and luxurious.

Met die nieuwe kranen lijkt het wel een badkamer van goud.

metaphorical
"Badkamer-geheimen."

— Private things discussed or done in the bathroom.

Wat daar besproken is, zijn badkamer-geheimen.

informal
"De badkamer als vluchtoord."

— Using the bathroom as a place to escape stress or family.

Soms gebruik ik de badkamer als vluchtoord voor de drukte.

informal
"Een badkamer-look."

— Looking like you just stepped out of the shower.

Ze heeft die natuurlijke badkamer-look vandaag.

informal
"De badkamer-etiquette."

— Unspoken rules about sharing a bathroom.

In dit studentenhuis is de badkamer-etiquette erg belangrijk.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

badkamer vs bad

It is part of the word.

Bad is the bathtub itself; badkamer is the whole room.

Ik lig in bad in de badkamer.

badkamer vs douche

Often the main feature.

Douche is the shower fixture; badkamer is the room.

De douche in de badkamer lekt.

badkamer vs wc

English speakers use 'bathroom' for both.

WC is specifically the toilet; badkamer is for washing.

Ik moet naar de WC, niet naar de badkamer.

badkamer vs wastafel

Where you wash hands.

Wastafel is the sink; badkamer is the room.

De wastafel in de badkamer is van marmer.

badkamer vs kamer

Generic term for room.

Kamer is any room; badkamer is specific.

Welke kamer is de badkamer?

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

De badkamer is [adjective].

De badkamer is groot.

A1

Waar is de [noun]?

Waar is de badkamer?

A2

Ik [verb] in de badkamer.

Ik douche in de badkamer.

A2

Er is een [noun] in de badkamer.

Er is een spiegel in de badkamer.

B1

Ik ga de badkamer [verb].

Ik ga de badkamer verbouwen.

B1

De badkamer heeft een [adjective] [noun].

De badkamer heeft een nieuwe kraan.

B2

De badkamer is voorzien van [noun].

De badkamer is voorzien van luxe tegels.

C1

Vanuit de badkamer heb je [noun].

Vanuit de badkamer heb je uitzicht op de tuin.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

badkamerkast
badkamerspiegel
badkamermat
badkamertegel
badkamerrenovatie

क्रिया

badderen
baden
douchen
wassen
poetsen

विशेषण

badkamerachtig
nat
vochtig
hygiënisch
schoon

संबंधित

douche
badkuip
wastafel
kraan
handdoek

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

daily

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Het badkamer De badkamer

    Badkamer is a de-word. Using 'het' is a fundamental grammar error.

  • Bad kamer Badkamer

    Dutch compounds must be written as one word without spaces.

  • Mag ik naar de badkamer? (when needing the toilet) Ma

सुझाव

Learn Compounds

Dutch words like 'badkamer' can be combined. Learn 'badkamerkast' (bathroom cabinet) and 'badkamertegels' (bathroom tiles) together.

The Separate Toilet

Don't be surprised if the 'badkamer' has no toilet. Look for a small door in the hallway for the 'WC'.

The Final D

Practice saying 'bat' instead of 'bad' when pronouncing 'badkamer'. It makes you sound more native.

Article Memory

Always remember 'DE badkamer'. Create a mental image of a giant 'D' on the bathroom door.

Asking for the Toilet

If you are at a party, ask: 'Waar is de WC?'. If you ask for the 'badkamer', they might think you're weird.

Bouwmarkt

Go to a Dutch hardware store like Gamma to see 'badkamer' used in real signs and labels.

TV Shows

Watch Dutch home renovation shows to hear 'badkamer' repeated in many different contexts.

No Spaces

Never write 'bad kamer'. In Dutch, if it's one concept, it's usually one word.

Schwa Sound

The '-er' at the end of 'badkamer' is very soft. It's more like 'uh' than a hard 'r'.

Ventilation

Dutch people are obsessed with 'luchten' (airing out). Use the word when talking about opening the badkamer window.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'Bad Room' where you wash away the 'bad' dirt. (Bad + Kamer).

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a room where a giant 'BAT' (sounds like 'bad') is looking into a 'CAMERA' (sounds like 'kamer').

Word Web

douche bad wastafel spiegel handdoek zeep shampoo tegels

चैलेंज

Try to name five objects you can find in your 'badkamer' in Dutch right now.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

A compound of 'bad' (bath) and 'kamer' (room). 'Bad' comes from Proto-Germanic *baþą, and 'kamer' from Latin 'camera'.

मूल अर्थ: A room specifically designated for taking a bath.

Germanic (Dutch), with Latin influence for 'kamer'.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Avoid asking for the 'badkamer' in a formal setting if you only need the toilet; use 'toilet' instead.

In the US/UK, 'bathroom' is a polite way to say 'toilet'. In Dutch, 'badkamer' is literal.

Dutch interior design magazines often feature 'De Badkamer van het Jaar'. The movie 'Alles is Liefde' has a famous scene in a bathroom.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Moving into a new house

  • Waar is de badkamer?
  • Is de badkamer groot?
  • Heeft de badkamer een bad?
  • De badkamer is erg oud.

Cleaning day

  • Ik poets de badkamer.
  • De badkamer is weer schoon.
  • Waar is de badkamerreiniger?
  • De badkamer ruikt fris.

Morning routine

  • Ik ben in de badkamer.
  • Wie is er in de badkamer?
  • Schiet op in de badkamer!
  • Ik moet naar de badkamer.

At a hotel

  • Heeft de kamer een eigen badkamer?
  • Er is geen warm water in de badkamer.
  • De badkamer is niet schoon.
  • Kan ik een andere badkamer gebruiken?

Renovating

  • We kiezen nieuwe tegels voor de badkamer.
  • De badkamer wordt volgende week gesloopt.
  • Wat kost een nieuwe badkamer?
  • Het ontwerp voor de badkamer is klaar.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Hoe ziet jouw droombadkamer eruit?"

"Vind je het fijn om lang in de badkamer te zijn?"

"Heb je liever een douche of een bad in de badkamer?"

"Welke kleur tegels heb jij in je badkamer?"

"Deel je de badkamer met huisgenoten?"

डायरी विषय

Beschrijf de badkamer in je ouderlijk huis.

Wat is het eerste wat je doet als je de badkamer binnenloopt?

Waarom is een badkamer een belangrijke plek in een huis?

Zou je een badkamer kunnen ontwerpen zonder spiegels?

Wat zijn de voordelen van een aparte WC en badkamer?

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In Dutch, it is a common gender word (de-word). In practice, this means you use 'de' and referring pronouns are usually masculine or feminine depending on the region, but 'de' is the key rule for learners.

Technically yes, but it sounds like you want to take a shower. It is better to ask for 'het toilet' or 'de WC'.

It is a historical hygiene preference to keep the 'dirty' toilet separate from the 'clean' washing area. It also allows two people to use the facilities simultaneously.

This is a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom, usually the master bedroom.

You can say 'de grote badkamer' or 'de hoofdbadkamer'.

Yes, 'badkamertje'. It is used for very small bathrooms or in a cozy, affectionate way.

The plural is 'badkamers'.

Not necessarily, especially in modern apartments. Many rely on mechanical ventilation.

No, but it is very common in apartments. In larger houses, it might be in a separate 'wasruimte' or on the 'zolder' (attic).

It is called an 'inloopdouche'.

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