German Phrase
Geht das Dampfbad?
Meaning
Literally ‘Does the steam bath go?’, this idiomatic question asks whether the steam bath is operating, open, or available for use at the moment.
When to use
Use this phrase in a spa, hotel, or public bath when you want to know if the steam bath is currently functional or open for guests. It’s a casual, everyday way to check the status before planning a visit.
✦Grammar Breakdown
GehtdasDampfbad?
Geht (gehen)
Third‑person singular present of gehen used impersonally to ask if something works, is possible, or is open.
das (definite article)
Neuter nominative article; Dampfbad is a neuter noun, so the article is das.
Dampfbad (noun)
A compound noun (Dampf + Bad) meaning ‘steam bath’; neuter gender (das Dampfbad).
🗨In Conversation
Geht das Dampfbad?
Is the steam bath open?
Ja, es ist bis 22 Uhr geöffnet.
Yes, it’s open until 10 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Geht der Dampfbad?
Dampfbad is neuter; the correct article is das.
Wo geht das Dampfbad?
Use "Wo ist das Dampfbad?" for location; "Geht" asks about functionality, not location.
Geht das Dampfbad offen?
Combine "offen" with "sein" – say "Ist das Dampfbad offen?"
↔Alternatives
Ist das Dampfbad geöffnet?
Is the steam bath open?
Funktioniert das Dampfbad?
Does the steam bath work?
Kann man das Dampfbad benutzen?
Can one use the steam bath?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, spas (Sauna‑ und Dampfbad‑anlagen) are a popular way to relax. It’s common to ask staff whether the Dampfbad is open, especially because opening hours can vary by season. Use a polite tone – adding "Bitte" or "Entschuldigung" before the question shows extra courtesy. In formal settings you might say "Entschuldigung, ist das Dampfbad geöffnet?"