Use the bathroom Meaning in English
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæˌθɹum
YOOS / YOOZ thuh / thee BATH-room
juːz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑːθɹuːm
YOOZ thuh / thee bah-THROOM
Definition
A polite expression meaning to go to or use the toilet or restroom.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in polite conversation or public settings instead of directly saying 'toilet'. Suitable for all ages. In the US, 'bathroom' is preferred, while 'restroom' or 'washroom' may be used elsewhere. Rarely means actually taking a bath.
Spanish: ir al baño - usar el bañoPortuguese (BR): ir ao banheiro - usar o banheiroPortuguese (PT): ir à casa de banho - usar a casa de banhoChinese (Simplified): 上洗手间 - 用洗手间Chinese (Traditional): 上洗手間 - 用洗手間Hindi: शौचालय जाना - बाथरूम का उपयोग करनाArabic: استخدام الحمام - الذهاب إلى الحمامBengali: বাথরুম ব্যবহার করা - টয়লেটে যাওয়াRussian: сходить в туалет - воспользоваться туалетомJapanese: トイレを使うVietnamese: đi vệ sinhKorean: 화장실을 사용하다 - 화장실에 가다Turkish: tuvaleti kullanmakUrdu: بیت الخلاء استعمال کرناIndonesian: ke kamar mandi - menggunakan kamar mandi
Example Sentences
May I use the bathroom?
basic
He needs to use the bathroom.
basic
She asked to use the bathroom before lunch.
basic
Excuse me, where can I use the bathroom?
natural
I'll be right back, I just need to use the bathroom.
natural
My son is shy about asking to use the bathroom at school.
natural