sauna
word
Definition
A sauna is a small room or building designed for people to sit in and experience dry or wet heat, usually for relaxation or health reasons.
Usage & Nuances
Originally from Finnish culture, 'sauna' is now used internationally. Used as both countable ('a sauna') and uncountable ('go to sauna'). Usually refers to a facility, not just the activity. Common collocations: 'take a sauna', 'go to the sauna', 'sauna room'.
Spanish: saunaPortuguese (BR): saunaPortuguese (PT): saunaChinese (Simplified): 桑拿Chinese (Traditional): 桑拿Hindi: सॉनाArabic: ساوناBengali: সৌনাRussian: саунаJapanese: サウナVietnamese: phòng xông hơiKorean: 사우나Turkish: sauna - sauna odasıUrdu: سوناIndonesian: sauna - ruang sauna
Example Sentences
I go to the sauna every Saturday.
basic
The hotel has a sauna for guests.
basic
You should drink water after the sauna.
basic
She likes to relax in the sauna after a long day at work.
natural
Finnish people often say a good sauna makes you feel new again.
natural
Let’s book the sauna for 7 p.m. tonight.
natural