Przepraszam, gdzie jest łazienka?
Usage and formality
A polite way to ask for the bathroom, often used in homes or more private settings than a public toilet.
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Notes
A polite way to ask for the bathroom, often used in homes or more private settings than a public toilet.
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Related phrases
Poproszę kawę.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.242">Po<rt>poh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.242" data-timing-end="0.605">pro<rt>proh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.605" data-timing-end="0.967">szę<rt>sheh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.967" data-timing-end="1.209">ka<rt>kah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.209" data-timing-end="1.451">wę<rt>veh</rt></ruby>.</span>
I would like a coffee, please.
Use in a cafe or restaurant to order a coffee. It's a polite and standard way to make a request.
Przepraszam, ile to kosztuje?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.382">Prze<rt>pzheh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.382" data-timing-end="0.668">pra<rt>prah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.668" data-timing-end="1.05">szam<rt>shahm</rt></ruby>, <ruby data-timing-start="1.05" data-timing-end="1.145">i<rt>ee</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.145" data-timing-end="1.336">le<rt>leh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.336" data-timing-end="1.527">to<rt>toh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.527" data-timing-end="1.909">kosz<rt>kohsh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.909" data-timing-end="2.1">tu<rt>too</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="2.1" data-timing-end="2.291">je<rt>yeh</rt></ruby>?</span>
Excuse me, how much does this cost?
Use when asking for the price of an item in a shop or market.
Czy jest tu gdzieś toaleta?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.263">Czy<rt>tshi</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.263" data-timing-end="0.614"> jest<rt>yest</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.614" data-timing-end="0.79"> tu<rt>too</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.79" data-timing-end="1.317"> gdzieś<rt>gdzyesh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.317" data-timing-end="1.931"> toaleta<rt>toaleta</rt></ruby>?</span>
Is there a restroom somewhere around here?
A general question to inquire about the availability of a restroom in the vicinity.
Przepraszam, czy mogę prosić o wskazanie drogi do toalety?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.321">Prze<rt>pzheh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.321" data-timing-end="0.562">pra<rt>prah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.562" data-timing-end="0.883">szam<rt>shahm</rt></ruby>, <ruby data-timing-start="0.883" data-timing-end="1.123">czy<rt>chih</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.123" data-timing-end="1.284">mo<rt>moh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.284" data-timing-end="1.444">gę<rt>geh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.444" data-timing-end="1.685">pro<rt>proh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.685" data-timing-end="1.925">sić<rt>seech</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.925" data-timing-end="2.006">o<rt>oh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="2.006" data-timing-end="2.327">wska<rt>vskah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="2.327" data-timing-end="2.567">zan<rt>zahn</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="2.567" data-timing-end="2.728">ie<rt>eeeh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="2.728" data-timing-end="2.968">dro<rt>droh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="2.968" data-timing-end="3.129">gi<rt>gee</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="3.129" data-timing-end="3.289">do<rt>doh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="3.289" data-timing-end="3.45">to<rt>toh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="3.45" data-timing-end="3.53">a<rt>ah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="3.53" data-timing-end="3.691">le<rt>leh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="3.691" data-timing-end="3.851">ty<rt>tih</rt></ruby>?</span>
Excuse me, could you show me the way to the restroom?
A more polite and formal way to ask for directions to the restroom.
Gdzie jest najbliższa toaleta?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.494">Gdzie<rt>Gzhe</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.494" data-timing-end="0.89">jest<rt>yest</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.89" data-timing-end="1.879">najbliższa<rt>naybleezhsha</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.879" data-timing-end="2.571">toaleta<rt>toaleta</rt></ruby>?</span>
Where is the nearest toilet?
Use this when you need to find the closest available restroom.
Dziękuję bardzo!
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.415">Dzię<rt>dzeeeh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.415" data-timing-end="0.622">ku<rt>koo</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.622" data-timing-end="0.829">ję<rt>yeh</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.829" data-timing-end="1.14">bar<rt>bahr</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.14" data-timing-end="1.451">dzo<rt>dzoh</rt></ruby>!</span>
Thank you very much!
Expresses strong gratitude after receiving help, like being directed to the toilet.
Gdzie jest najbliższy sklep?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.569">Gdzie<rt>Gzhe</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.569" data-timing-end="1.024"> jest<rt>yest</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.024" data-timing-end="2.162"> najbliższy<rt>blizhishee</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="2.162" data-timing-end="2.731"> sklep<rt>sklep</rt></ruby>?</span>
Where is the nearest shop?
Useful for asking for directions to a common amenity.
Czy mogę skorzystać z toalety?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.28">Czy<rt>t͡ʂɨ</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.28" data-timing-end="0.653">mogę<rt>mɔɡɛ</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.653" data-timing-end="1.212">skorzy<rt>skɔʐɨ</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.212" data-timing-end="1.585">stać<rt>staʧ̑</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.585" data-timing-end="1.678">z<rt>s</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.678" data-timing-end="2.331">toalety<rt>tɔalɛtɨ</rt></ruby>?</span>
May I use the toilet?
A polite and slightly more formal way to ask permission to use the toilet.
Czy mówisz po angielsku?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.303">Czy<rt>t͡ʂɨ</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.303" data-timing-end="0.909">mówisz<rt>muvis͡ʂ</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.909" data-timing-end="1.11">po<rt>pɔ</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.11" data-timing-end="2.12">angielsku?<rt>aŋɡʲɛlsku</rt></ruby></span>
Do you speak English?
A useful question to ask if you need to find someone who can communicate in English.
Poproszę o rachunek.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.5">Popro<rt>Popro</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.5" data-timing-end="0.8">szę<rt>szę</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.8" data-timing-end="0.9">o<rt>o</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.9" data-timing-end="1.4">rachu<rt>rachu</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.4" data-timing-end="1.8">nek.<rt>nek.</rt></ruby></span>
The bill, please.
Use this phrase when you want to ask for the bill at a restaurant or cafe.
Gdzie jest toaleta?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0" data-timing-end="0.74" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="gdzie">Gdzie<rt>gdje</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.74" data-timing-end="1.1" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="jest">jest<rt>yest</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="1.1" data-timing-end="1.28" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="toaleta">to<rt>to</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.28" data-timing-end="1.46" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="toaleta">a<rt>a</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.46" data-timing-end="1.64" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="toaleta">le<rt>LE</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="1.64" data-timing-end="1.82" data-timing-source="mfa-whisper" data-alignment-label="toaleta">ta<rt>ta</rt></ruby>?</span>
Where is the toilet?
High-frequency public-place question. Safe default for strangers unless the note says otherwise.