záchod
[ˈzaːxot]
The English phrase "toilet" can be translated into Czech as záchod, záchodová mísa or toaleta.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| záchod | [ˈzaːxot] (narrow) | |
| toaleta | [ˈtoalɛta] (narrow) | |
| záchodová mísa | feminine |
The word refers to a fixture used for urination and defecation. To express the action of going to the toilet, Czech speakers use the prepositional phrase jít na záchod. Related terms include toaletní papír for toilet paper and umyvadlo for a sink.
Which one should you use?
While záchod is the general term, záchodová mísa is a technical term that refers specifically to the ceramic fixture (the bowl) rather than the room or the concept of the toilet.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing something located inside the toilet room, the preposition na is used with the locative case záchodě.
Did you know?
- The word toaleta comes from the French word toilette, which originally referred to a small piece of cloth used to cover a dressing table.
- While záchod is common, many Czechs use the euphemism WC (pronounced 'vé-cé') in social settings to avoid sounding too blunt.
- The word mísa in záchodová mísa is the same word used for a soup bowl or a mixing bowl.
Examples in context
- Musím jít na záchod.I have to go to the toilet.This sentence demonstrates how to say 'I have to go to the toilet' using záchod.Tatoeba #3626645 by lipao, translation #1421916 by CM
- Tom snídal na záchodě.Tom had breakfast at the toilet.This sentence shows the use of the locative form záchodě for something happening at the toilet.Tatoeba #13921270 by Ergulis, translation #13921273 by Ergulis
- Na záchodě nesvítí světlo.The light in the toilet is not working.This sentence uses the locative form záchodě to describe a location within the toilet room.Tatoeba #13588917 by Ergulis, translation #13588916 by Ergulis
- Pardon, kde je prosím toaleta?Excuse me, where is the toilet, please?
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Example conversation
Lukáš and Tereza are visiting a friend's house.
- LukášKde u vás je záchod?Where is the toilet in your place?
- TerezaJe vpravo za koncem chodby.It is on the right at the end of the hallway.
- LukášDěkuji, já se hned vrátím.Thank you, I will be right back.
- TerezaDobře, klidně si sypni.Okay, take your time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet” translations and entries záchod, toaleta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mísa, toaleta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
