das Bidet
bidet
A low sanitary basin in the bathroom used to clean the intimate area and buttocks.
EXAMPLE
Das Bidet steht neben der Toilette.
The bidet is next to the toilet.
das Bidet
bidet
das Bidet, die Bidets
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bidet, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bidets |
| genitive | des Bidets |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bidet | die Bidets |
| accusative | das Bidet | die Bidets |
| dative | dem Bidet | den Bidets |
| genitive | des Bidets | der Bidets |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical verbs
The verbs 'benutzen' (to use), 'reinigen' (to clean), and 'installieren' (to install) are especially often used with 'Bidet'. These verbs describe its use or the bathroom's fittings.
EXAMPLE
Wir möchten im neuen Badezimmer ein Bidet installieren.
We would like to install a bidet in the new bathroom.
Bathroom fittings
'Bidet' is often mentioned in connection with bathroom fittings. Typical phrases include 'ein Bidet einbauen' (to install a bidet), 'ein Bidet haben' (to have a bidet), and 'ein Bidet benutzen' (to use a bidet).
EXAMPLE
In vielen italienischen Haushalten gehört ein Bidet zur üblichen Badezimmerausstattung.
In many Italian households, a bidet is part of the standard bathroom fittings.
Factual style
'Bidet' is a neutral term that is especially common in descriptions of bathrooms, apartments, and sanitary facilities.
EXAMPLE
In der Wohnungsanzeige wird ein modernes Bad mit Bidet angeboten.
The property listing offers a modern bathroom with a bidet.
In real life
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