toalet
/toǎlet/Latin, masculine
The English word 'toilet' is translated into Croatian as toalet. Wiktionary also lists šolja and klozetska šolja.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| toalet | /toǎlet/ | Latin, masculine |
| šolja | Latin, feminine | |
| klozetska šolja | Latin, feminine |
The term refers to the fixture used for urination and defecation. In many contexts, such as asking for directions, the word zahod is also a very common way to refer to the toilet or restroom. Additionally, the abbreviation WC is used for toilet.
Which one should you use?
toalet is the masculine form. šolja and klozetska šolja are feminine forms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun toalet changes to toaleta in the genitive singular case, which is often used when asking questions like 'Gdje je toaleta?' (Where is the toilet?).
How do you pronounce it?
/toǎlet/
Did you know?
- The word šolja is used for both a toilet bowl and a coffee cup. Context is the only way to tell if someone is referring to their morning drink or the bathroom fixture.
- The word šolja comes from the German word Schale, which refers to a 'bowl' or 'shell', explaining why it is used for both a toilet bowl and a drinking cup.
- In Croatia, the abbreviation WC is not just written but is spoken aloud as the individual letters 've-ce'. It is one of the most common ways to ask for a restroom in urban settings.
Examples in context
- Gdje se nazali toalet?Where is the toilet?This sentence is useful for asking where the toalet is located.Tatoeba #12403059 by Adelpa, translation #38937 by CK
- Molim vas, gdje se nalazi WC?Excuse me, where is the WC?
- Treba mi zahod.I need a toilet.
- Gospođo/gospodine, gdje se nalazi toalet?Madam/Sir, where is the toilet?
- Toalet je na kraju hodnika.The toilet is at the end of the hallway.
- Tražim toalet u ovom restoranu.I am looking for a toilet in this restaurant.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is visiting a friend's house for the first time.
- PetraMarko, gdje je toalet?Marko, where is the toilet?
- MarkoToalet je iza tih vrata.The toilet is behind those doors.
- PetraHvala ti, Marko.Thank you, Marko.
- MarkoNema na čemu, Petra.You're welcome, Petra.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet” translations and entries toalet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries šolja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
