die Badewanne, -n
bathtub
Ein großes Gefäß im Badezimmer, in das man warmes Wasser laufen lässt, um sich darin hinzulegen und zu waschen.
The German word "Badewanne" is a noun that means "bathtub". It is a compound word made up of "Bade" (which relates to "bath") and "Wanne" (which means "tub" or "basin").
Words with similar meanings include "Wanne" (tub), although it generally doesn't specify its use for bathing.
The primary difference between "Badewanne" and "Wanne" is the specificity: "Badewanne" explicitly refers to a bathtub used for bathing, while "Wanne" can refer to any type of large basin or container of similar shape, used for various purposes.
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Examples
Die Badewanne ist voll mit Wasser.noun
The bathtub is full of water.
Die Badewanne ist voller Schaum.noun
The bathtub is full of foam.
In der Badewanne liegt ein Buch.noun
There is a book lying in the bathtub.
Nach dem Sport entspanne ich in der Badewanne.noun
After exercising, I relax in the bathtub.
Ich putze die Badewanne mit einem Schwamm.noun
I clean the bathtub with a sponge.
Das Kind spielt mit einer Ente in der Badewanne.noun
The child is playing with a duck in the bathtub.
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