toalett
neuter
The Norwegian word for toilet is toalett. Wiktionary also lists vannklosett and vassklosett.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | Note |
|---|---|
| toalett | neuter |
| vannklosett | neuter |
| vassklosett | neuter |
In Norwegian, toalett is commonly used to refer to the entire bathroom/restroom area in a house or public building.
Which one should you use?
Toalett refers to the room or the fixture, whereas vannklosett specifically refers to the plumbing fixture itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Vassklosett is the Nynorsk form of the word vannklosett.
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite form of 'toalett' is toalettet. The plural form of 'toalett' is toaletter. All three forms provided in the pack are neuter nouns.
Did you know?
- While vannklosett is the formal name for the plumbing fixture, most Norwegians simply call it a do in casual speech.
- The word vannklosett is a direct linguistic import from the English term 'water closet'.
- In some older Norwegian contexts, a public toilet might be referred to as a das, a word shared with German and Dutch.
Examples in context
- Jeg bruker våtservietter istedet for toalettpapir.I use wet wipes instead of toilet paper.This sentence shows how to use toalett in the context of toilet paper.Tatoeba #4398062 by beeccy, translation #4063520 by Lepotdeterre
- Hvor mange menn tar det å erstatte en oppbrukt toalettrull? Ingen vet, for det har aldri hendt.How many men does it take to replace an empty toilet roll? No one knows, it's never happened.This sentence uses toalett within a humorous context regarding a toilet roll.Tatoeba #2925733 by eirik174, translation #2852716 by patgfisher
- Hvor er toalettet?Where is the toilet?This sentence is useful for asking where the toalett is located.Tatoeba #386903 by contour, translation #38937 by CK
- Unnskyld, hvor er badet?Excuse me, where is the toilet?
- Kan du fortelle meg hvor toalettet er?Can you tell me where the toilet is?
- Jeg må på doI need to go to the toilet
- Kan jeg bruke doen?Can I use the toilet?
Example conversation
Magnus and Emma are visiting a museum.
- MagnusUnnskyld, vet du hvor toalettet er?Excuse me, do you know where the toilet is?
- EmmaJa, det er rett rundt hjørnet.Yes, it is right around the corner.
- MagnusTusen takk, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
- EmmaBare hyggelig, Magnus.You're welcome, Magnus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet” translations and entries toalett, vannklosett, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vannklosett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
