How to Say “Toilet” in Irish

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leithreas
The Irish word for toilet is leithreas.
leithreas refers to a fixture used for urination and defecation.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word leithreas is rooted in the Old Irish concept of 'leithlechas', which refers to the act of 'separation' or 'isolation'.
  • While leithreas is the standard term, you might encounter an suí, which literally translates to 'the sitting'.
  • Irish has several colloquial terms for the toilet that refer to the 'out-house', reflecting a history where indoor plumbing was not the norm.

Examples in context

  • Cá bhfuil an leithreas arís?
    Where is the toilet again?

Example conversation

Cathal and Aoife are visiting a cafe.

  1. Cathal

    Aoife, cá bhfuil an leithreas anseo?
    Aoife, where is the toilet here?
  2. Aoife

    Tá sé díngleach aniar.
    It is straight ahead to the right.
  3. Cathal

    Go raibh go leor agat.
    Thank you very much.
  4. Aoife

    Ní fada é an bealach.
    It is not a long way.

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