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How to Say ‘Where is the toilet?’ in German

Wo ist die Toilette?

voh ist dee toy-LET-teh

[voh ist dee toy-LET-teh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Signs often just say WC. Toilets at stations and motorway stops usually cost around 50 cents to a euro.

Phrase Breakdown

Wo ist

voh ist

Where is

'Wo' sounds like 'voh' and means 'where', not 'who'.

Example

Wo ist mein Handy?

Where is my phone?

Words in this phrase

[voh]

where

Question word used to ask about place or location.

Example

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

Where is the train station?

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

die Toilette?

dee toy-LET-teh

the toilet?

Say it 'twa-LET-teh', with the stress on 'LET'. 'die' sounds like 'dee'.

Example

Die Toilette ist dort.

The toilet is over there.

Words in this phrase

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Toilette

[toy-LET-teh]

toilet / restroom

Feminine noun for a toilet or bathroom, used in public places.

Example

Die Toilette ist oben.

The toilet is upstairs.

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