Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;
Pou einai i toualeta?
To ask where is the restroom? In Greek, say Πού είναι η τουαλέτα.
What does it mean word for word?
Πού means where, είναι means is, η means the and τουαλέτα means toilet.
Which one should you use?
A common alternative is Πού είναι τα WC, since the letters WC are often used on signs in Greek establishments.
How does it change in a sentence?
τουαλέτα is a feminine noun, so it takes the article η.
How do you pronounce it?
Romanized it reads Pou einai i toualeta.
Did you know?
- In many Greek cafes and tavernas, the restroom may be located outside the main building or in a separate small structure in the courtyard.
- While τουαλέτα is standard, you may encounter the word λουτρό in formal or archaic contexts, which literally means 'bath'.
- The word 'πού' stems from the Proto-Indo-European root '*kʷos', making it a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'where'.
Examples in context
- Χαίρετε! Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;Hello! Where is the restroom?
Example conversation
A man is asking a woman for directions in a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυγγνώμη, πού είναι η τουαλέτα;Sygnómi, pou einai i toualéta;Excuse me, where is the restroom?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕκεί δίπλα στην κουζίνα.Ekí dípla stin kouzína.Over there next to the kitchen.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ πολύ.Efcharistó polý.Thank you very much.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠαρακαλώ.Parakaló.You're welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries είναι, η, πού, CC BY-SA 4.0.
