What does baðstofa in Icelandic mean?

What is the meaning of the word baðstofa in Icelandic? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use baðstofa in Icelandic.

The word baðstofa in Icelandic means sauna, living room. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word baðstofa

sauna

noun (sauna room or house)

living room

noun

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Á neðri hæðinni var geymsla, en uppi baðstofa og þar var eldað.

On the lower floor was a storage area, while upstairs was the bath and cooking area.

Torfbærinn Stofa frá 1896, svefnherbergi frá 1838, búr frá um 1850, eldhús frá um 1880, baðstofa frá 1895, skemma frá um 1830, krossbyggt fjós frá um 1880 og eldsmiðja frá um 1950.

The parlour dates from 1896, bedroom from 1838, pantry from about 1850, kitchen from about 1880, baðstofa (communal room where the household slept, ate and worked) from 1895, storehouse from 1830, cattleshed from about 1880, smithy from about 1950.

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