das Badewasser
bathwater
Water that is filled into a bathtub for bathing.
EXAMPLE
Das Badewasser ist schon warm, du kannst jetzt in die Wanne steigen.
The bathwater is already warm; you can get into the tub now.
das Badewasser
bathwater
das Badewasser, die Badewasser
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Badewasser, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Badewasser |
| genitive | des Badewassers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Badewasser | die Badewasser die Badewässer |
| accusative | das Badewasser | die Badewasser die Badewässer |
| dative | dem Badewasser | den Badewassern den Badewässern |
| genitive | des Badewassers | der Badewasser der Badewässer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Badewasser' is made up of 'Bade' (bathing) and 'Wasser' (water). The first part shows what the water is intended for.
EXAMPLE
Das Badewasser läuft langsam in die Wanne.
The bathwater is slowly filling the tub.
Typical collocations
'Badewasser' is especially often used with the verbs 'einlassen' (to run / fill), 'ablassen' (to drain), and 'prüfen' (to check). These refer to filling, emptying, or checking the bathtub.
EXAMPLE
Bevor das Kind in die Wanne steigt, prüft die Mutter das Badewasser.
Before the child gets into the tub, the mother checks the bathwater.
Temperature descriptions
'Badewasser' is often described using temperature words, such as warm, hot, or lukewarm. These descriptions usually appear before the word as adjectives.
EXAMPLE
Das lauwarme Badewasser ist nach dem Sport sehr angenehm.
The lukewarm bathwater is very pleasant after exercising.
In real life
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