Go to the bathroom Meaning in English
expression
GOH-tuh-thuh-BATH-room
goh-TOO-thuh-BAA-throom
Definition
A polite way to say that you need to use the toilet. It can also mean simply needing a restroom for any reason.
Usage & Nuances
Polite and indirect; often preferred in both formal and informal settings instead of saying 'toilet'. Commonly used with 'I need to', 'Can I', or 'May I'. In British English, people might say 'go to the loo' or 'use the restroom'.
Spanish: ir al bañoPortuguese (BR): ir ao banheiroPortuguese (PT): ir à casa de banho - ir à casa de banho (pt) - ir à casa de banho (pt-PT)Chinese (Simplified): 去洗手间 - 上厕所Chinese (Traditional): 去洗手間 - 上廁所Hindi: बाथरूम जानाArabic: الذهاب إلى الحمامBengali: বাথরুমে যাওয়া - টয়লেটে যাওয়াRussian: в туалет сходить - пойти в туалетJapanese: トイレに行くVietnamese: đi vệ sinh - đi vào nhà vệ sinhKorean: 화장실에 가다Turkish: tuvalete gitmekUrdu: باتھ روم جاناIndonesian: ke kamar mandi - ke toilet
Example Sentences
Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom.
basic
Children should go to the bathroom before leaving the house.
basic
May I go to the bathroom during class?
basic
I'll be right back, I just need to go to the bathroom.
natural
She raised her hand and whispered, 'Can I go to the bathroom?'
natural
If you need to go to the bathroom, the restroom is down the hall on your left.
natural