How to Say ‘Is there also an accessible restroom?’ in German
Gibt es auch ein barrierefreies WC?
gibt ess owkh eye-n bah-REE-air-rye-uhs veh-tsay
[gibt ess owkh eye-n bah-REE-air-rye-uhs veh-tsay]
🇩🇪 In Germany: [WC] is common on signs and in speech, often more neutral than directly saying [Toilette]. In accessibility contexts, [barrierefreies WC] is the standard phrase to ask for.
Phrase Breakdown
Gibt es auch
gibt ess owkh
is there also; is there as well
Asks whether something is available in addition.
Gibt es auch Parkplätze?
Are there also parking spaces?
Words in this phrase
Gibt
[gibt]
is there / are there
A common question opener asking about availability.
Gibt es einen Tisch im vorderen Bereich?
Is there a table in the front area?
es
[ess]
it / there
Used in the phrase Gibt es...? to mean there.
Es gibt heute ein freies Zeitfenster um 19 Uhr.
There is a free time slot today at 7 p.m.
auch
[owkh]
also / too
Adds another item to ask about, meaning also or too.
Haben Sie auch einen ruhigen Tisch?
Do you also have a quiet table?
Ein barrierefreies WC
eye-n bah-REE-air-rye-uhs veh-tsay
an accessible toilet; a barrier-free restroom
Refers to a toilet suitable for people with disabilities.
Das WC ist barrierefrei.
The restroom is accessible.
Words in this phrase
ein
[eye-n]
a
Neuter indefinite article used before barrierefreies WC.
Ein früher Termin wäre für uns besser.
An earlier appointment would be better for us.
barrierefreies
[bah-REE-air-rye-uhs]
accessible / barrier-free
Describes a facility that can be used more easily by disabled people.
Ein barrierefreies Bad ist für unseren Gast notwendig.
An accessible bathroom is necessary for our guest.
WC
[veh-tsay]
toilet / restroom
An abbreviation for toilet or restroom.
Das WC ist gleich rechts nach dem Eingang.
The restroom is immediately on the right after the entrance.
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