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

The most common way to say “where is the bathroom?” in Korean. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

화장실이 어디에 있나요?

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How do you say "Where is the bathroom?" in Korean?

"Where is the bathroom?" in Korean is "화장실이 어디에 있나요?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" written in Korean?

Korean uses the Hangul (Korean alphabet), an alphabet. "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" is the standard left-to-right written form.

How do you pronounce "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" in Korean?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" mean in English?

"화장실이 어디에 있나요?" is the Korean way of saying "Where is the bathroom?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Korean?

Many languages — including Korean — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Korean spoken?

Korean is spoken by an estimated 77 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Korean dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Korean dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "화장실이 어디에 있나요?" or any other Korean text.

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