toilet
toilet is the Maltese word for toilet.
The term toilet refers to the fixture used for urination and defecation.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Did you know?
- Maltese speakers often use French-influenced terms for hygiene and grooming, which historically linked the concept of 'toilette' to dressing and cleaning.
- Beyond the loanword toilet, Maltese has native Semitic terms for the bathroom that describe the physical action of washing, reflecting the language's Arabic roots.
- Because Maltese uses a definite article based on the word's origin, the English loanword toilet follows different grammar rules than native Semitic words for hygiene.
Examples in context
- Fejn jista' jkun it-tojlet, jekk joghgbok?Where can the toilet be, please?
- Fejn jinsab it-toilet?Where is the toilet?
Example conversation
Justin and Myriam are at a restaurant.
- JustinMyriam, fejn nisaq l-toilet?Myriam, where do I find the toilet?
- MyriamHuwa fil-kċina, Justin.It is in the kitchen, Justin.
- JustinGrazzi, nista' nrahu?Thanks, can I see it?
- MyriamIva, imsaraq fil-q Antenna.Yes, it is right around the corner.
