Hvor er toilettet?
To ask "where is the toilet?" in Danish, use Hvor er toilettet?
The phrase Hvor er toilettet? is a standard way to ask for the location of a restroom in most public settings.
Which one should you use?
While Hvor er toilettet? is used for public restrooms, it is more common to ask for badeværelset (the bathroom) when you are in a private home.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Hvor er toilettet? is a polite and standard way to ask for a restroom. You can say Undskyld, kan De fortælle mig, hvor toilettet er? (Excuse me, could you tell me where the toilet is?).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word toilettet, the definite form (the toilet) is indicated by the suffix -et.
Did you know?
- In many Danish homes, the toilet and the shower are located in two entirely separate rooms, making the distinction between toilettet and badeværelset a matter of physical location rather than just politeness.
- The word toilettet is a loanword from French, reflecting the historical influence of French culture and language on the Danish court and upper class.
- While 'toilet' is the standard term, some may use the word lokum, but use it with caution because it sounds much cruder and 'dirtier' than the English word 'toilet'.
Examples in context
- Undskyld, hvor er toilettet?Excuse me, where is the toilet?
- Hej, hvor er toilettet?Hi, where is the toilet?
Example conversation
Emma and Mads are at a cafe.
- EmmaUndskyld Mads, hvor er toilettet?Excuse me Mads, where is the toilet?
- MadsDet er nede til venstre.It is down to the left.
- EmmaTusind tak for hjælpen.Thanks a lot for the help.
- MadsSelv tak, Emma.You're welcome, Emma.
