How to say “Where is the bathroom?” in Tokipona
The most common way to say “where is the bathroom?” in Tokipona. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
tomo telo li seme?
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How do you say "Where is the bathroom?" in Tokipona?
"Where is the bathroom?" in Tokipona is "tomo telo li seme?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "tomo telo li seme?" written in Tokipona?
"tomo telo li seme?" is the standard written form in Tokipona, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "tomo telo li seme?" in Tokipona?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "tomo telo li seme?" 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 "tomo telo li seme?" mean in English?
"tomo telo li seme?" is the Tokipona 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 Tokipona?
Many languages — including Tokipona — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "tomo telo li seme?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tokipona spoken?
Tokipona is spoken by an estimated 1,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tokipona dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tokipona dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "tomo telo li seme?" or any other Tokipona text.