Therme
thermal bath
The German word "Therme" is a noun that generally means "thermal bath" or "spa". It comes from the Greek word "thermae," which refers to hot springs or bathing places. In contemporary usage, "Therme" often denotes a facility that features various pools, saunas, and wellness treatments, commonly associated with relaxation and therapy.
Similar terms in German include "Bad" (bath or spa), particularly referring to places for bathing, and "Kur" (cure or therapy), which focuses more on health treatments.
While "Bad" may refer to any bathing facility, including public swimming pools, "Therme" typically emphasizes thermal or wellness experiences with a focus on relaxation. "Kur," on the other hand, implies a medically supervised health regimen rather than a recreational or wellness experience.
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Examples
Viele Menschen besuchen die Therme im Winter.noun
Many people visit the thermal bath in the winter.
Familien entspannen gerne in der warmen Therme.noun
Families like to relax in the warm thermal bath.
Am Wochenende fahren Freunde gerne in die Therme.noun
On the weekend, friends like to go to the thermal bath.
Jeden Sonntag entspannt man in der Therme.noun
Every Sunday one relaxes in the thermal bath.
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