No. 894 in Afrikaans

badkamer

Bathroom.

In a sentence

Die badkamer in die huis is groot.
The bathroom in the house is large.
Here, 'badkamer' is used as a noun to denote a specific room in the house, specifically a bathroom.
Hulle het die badkamer onlangs opgeknap.
They recently renovated the bathroom.
In this sentence, 'badkamer' is again used as a noun, referencing the room that has been recently renovated.
Na daardie lang reis, sal 'n lekker badkamer 'n smaaklike bad wees.
After that long journey, a nice bathroom will allow for a refreshing bath.
In this context, 'badkamer' is used metaphorically to express the comfort and relaxation associated with taking a bath in a good bathroom.

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