Schvitz

Pronunciation: /ʃvɪts/

Definitions of schvitz

noun a steam bath or sauna, especially one in a Jewish bathhouse

Example Sentences

A1 I like to schvitz in the sauna.

A2 After a workout, I always enjoy a good schvitz.

B1 The gym I go to has a great schvitz room for relaxation.

B2 Many athletes use a schvitz as part of their recovery routine.

C1 The spa offers a variety of schvitz treatments for detoxification.

C2 Some people believe that a schvitz can help improve circulation and promote overall well-being.

Examples of schvitz in a Sentence

formal The athletes went to the schvitz to relax their muscles after the intense workout.

informal Let's hit the schvitz before heading out for the night.

slang I love schvitzing it out in the sauna after a long day.

figurative She felt like she was in a schvitz trying to meet all her deadlines at work.

Grammatical Forms of schvitz

• past tense: schvitzed
• plural: schvitzes
• comparative: more schvitz
• superlative: most schvitz
• present tense: schvitz
• future tense: will schvitz
• perfect tense: have schvitzed
• continuous tense: is schvitzing
• singular: schvitz
• positive degree: schvitz
• infinitive: to schvitz
• gerund: schvitzing
• participle: schvitzed

Origin and Evolution of schvitz

First Known Use: 1943 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'schvitz' originated from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a steam bath or sauna, 'schvitz' has evolved to also mean to sweat profusely or to be in a state of intense perspiration.