Category: Daily LifePart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Bade
/Bade/Roman
English meaning: To bathe
Definition
To wash your body, or to swim.
Example
“Jeg bader hver morgen.”
In English: “I bathe every morning.”
Another example: “Vi badede i havet hele eftermiddagen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A verb meaning to bathe/wash oneself, and also to swim/go for a swim in the sea or pool; everyday register, with context distinguishing bathing from swimming.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The verb 'bade' originates from the Old Norse 'baða', which means 'to bathe'. It is linked to the Proto-Germanic *bōdōną, indicating its long-standing use in describing washing or bathing activities.
Common Collocations
- bade i havet
- gå i bad
- bade børnene
- bade om sommeren
- tage et bad
Word Forms
at bade; nutid: bader; datid: badede; tillægsform: badet
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