How to Ask for the Toilet in English
One of the most useful things you can learn in another language is how to ask for the toilet! As they say, when you gotta go, you gotta go.
But there are many different ways for the word “toilet” across the various English-speaking countries.
Read on to know the correct way to ask where it is when you visit the following countries!
USA
1. Where is the bathroom? Most common.
2. Where is the restroom? Very common.
3. Where is the ladies' room/mens' room? Very common.
4. Where is the john? Slightly more informal and casual.
5. Where is the potty? Typically used by young children.
Canada
1. Where is the bathroom? Most common.
2. Where is the washroom? Most common.
United Kingdom
1. Where is the toilet? Most common.
3. Where is the loo? Slightly more formal, but still common.
4. Where is the ladies'/gents'? Slightly more formal, but common.
5. Where is the lavatory? Not very common.
6. Where is the bog? Informal, casual.
Australia
1. Where is the bathroom/toilet? Most common.
2. Where is the dunny? Informal, casual.
New Zealand
1. Where is the bathroom/toilet? Most common.
2. Where is the bog? Informal, casual.
Good luck on your travels! Are there different ways to say “toilet” in your language? Leave a comment and let us know!
