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How to say “Where is the toilet?” in Korean

화장실이 어디예요?

hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?

Literally: where is the makeup room?neutral

화장실 literally means "makeup room" and is the normal word for any toilet or restroom. Public toilets are common and free in subway stations.

Other ways to say it

KoreanPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
화장실 어디 있어요?hwajangsil eodi isseoyo?where's the restroom?Equally common, slightly more casual
화장실 좀 써도 돼요?hwajangsil jom sseodo dwaeyo?may I use the restroom?In a shop, café or someone's home

In a sentence

저기요, 화장실이 어디예요?

Jeogiyo, hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?

Excuse me, where is the toilet?

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