klozet
/ˈklɔ.zɛt/masculine
The English word toilet can be translated into Polish as klozet, sedes or ubikacja.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| klozet | /ˈklɔ.zɛt/ | masculine |
| sedes | /ˈsɛ.dɛs/ | masculine |
| ubikacja | /u.biˈka.t͡sja/ | feminine |
All these terms refer to a fixture used for urination and defecation.
How do you pronounce it?
The word klozet is pronounced /ˈklɔ.zɛt/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The term ubikacja comes to Polish via German Ubikation, which was originally borrowed from the Spanish word ubicación.
- In casual conversation, Polish speakers often shorten ubikacja to the slang term ubik.
- The word klozet is perceived as slightly more dated than sedes in modern urban Polish households.
Examples in context
- Przepraszam, gdzie jest toaleta?Excuse me, where is the toilet?
- Nowy klozet jest już zamontowany.The new toilet is already installed.
- Ten stary klozet jest zepsuty.This old toilet is broken.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Krzysztof are renovating their bathroom.
- AgnieszkaKrzysztof, czy ten klozet pasuje do wnętrza?Krzysztof, does this toilet fit the interior?
- KrzysztofTak, ten klozet wygląda bardzo nowocześnie.Yes, this toilet looks very modern.
- AgnieszkaMyślisz, że zmieścimy go w tym rogu?Do you think we can fit it in this corner?
- KrzysztofTak, będzie idealnie.Yes, it will be perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet” translations and entries klozet, sedes, ubikacja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries klozet, sedes, ubikacja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
