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While visiting the spas of Budapest, you will sometimes read notices on the walls, in both Hungarian and English. Sometimes they are in German but this is unusual. However often, within Hungary, you may have to deal with the Hungarian language only, to find your way to the baths.
This is all part of the adventure!
Bejárat
Entrance
Kijárat
Exit
Pénztár
Cashier / reception
Fürdő
Bath
Gyógyfürdő
Medicinal bath
Élményfürdő
Entertainment bath / Aquapark
Uszoda
Swimming pool
Ülőmedence
Sitting bath
Medence
Pool
Fedett medence
Indoor pool
Külsõ medence
Outoor pool
Hullámfürdő
Wave pool
Pezsgőfürdő
Jacuzzi
Súlyfürdő
Traction bath
Vízhőfok
Water temperature
Vízmélység
Pool depth
Vízfelület
Pool surface
Masszázs
Massage
Szauna
Sauna
Gőzkabin
Hammam / steam room
Öltöző
Changing room
Szekrények
Lockers
Női Öltöző
Changing room for women
Férfi Öltöző
Changing room for men
Női mosdó
Women toilet
Férfi mosdó
Men toilet
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