שירותים
sherutim
The Hebrew word for toilet is שירותים (sherutim).
The term is used to refer to the fixture used for urination and defecation. Although it literally means 'services', it is the standard way to refer to the toilet in both casual and formal contexts.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sherutim
Did you know?
- Israelis frequently use the English word 'toilet' written in Hebrew characters as טואלט, though it is considered more blunt than the polite שירותים.
- Because שירותים is plural, a Hebrew speaker might say 'the toilets are here' even when pointing to a single, solitary toilet in a tiny room.
- While שירותים literally translates to 'services', using the singular form שירות would change the meaning to a single 'service' or 'assistance', which is not used to refer to a bathroom.
Examples in context
- שמור על שירותים נקיים.Keep the toilet clean.This sentence is useful for learning how to give an instruction regarding the cleanliness of the שירותים.Tatoeba #5449504 by fekundulo, translation #1925919 by CM
- בימינו חדר שירותים וחדר רחצה מהווים יחידה אחת.Nowadays, a single room contains both the toilet and the bathtub.This sentence shows how the terms for toilet and bathroom are used together when describing a room.Tatoeba #2226432 by MrShoval, translation #2179026 by ismaximum
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
