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TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – The toilet or WC is a very important facility for everyone. Although in some places it is referred to by various substitution words, several main words in English still stand out as the most frequently used WC substitution words. Here are the top four replacement words for deep toilets English accompanied by examples of use.

1. Toilets

Restroom is one of the main words often used as a substitute for WC or toilet in English. The word “rest” means rest or calm, and “room” means bedroom. Therefore, the word “toilet” reflects a calm atmosphere and gives the impression of a clean and comfortable toilet.

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An example of using the word “toilet” in a conversation, where the # sign is an interrogative sentence and * is an answer sentence:

#Excuse me, where is the nearest toilet? (Excuse me, where is the nearest toilet?)
*The toilets are on the right side of the building. (The toilets are on the right side of the building)
#Could you show me where the toilets are, please? (Can you show me where the toilets are?)

2. Bathrooms

Another word that is often used in place of WC or toilet is bathroom. This word is particularly used in the United States and refers to a room that also contains a bathroom.

Examples of the use of the word “bathroom”:

#May I use your bathroom ? (You can go to the toilet)
*The bathroom is at the end of the hall, second door on the left. (The toilets are directly from the hall, second door on the left)
#I need to use the bathroom. Where is he? (I need to use the toilet, where is it?)

3. Toilets

Toilet is a word that is used in place of WC or lavatory in Canada and British countries. This word is usually used as an alternative to the word “toilet”.
Examples of the use of the word “toilet”:

#Can you tell me where the toilets are? (Can you tell me where the toilets are?)
*Toilets are located in the lobby. (The toilets are in the hall)
#Excuse me, do you know where the toilets are, please? (Excuse me, do you know where the toilet is?)

4. Toilets

Lavabo is a word generally used in a formal context, to designate a toilet or WC. This word is often used in official places such as airplanes or train stations.

Examples of the use of the word “washbasin”:

#Please use the restrooms at the back of the aircraft. (Please use the restroom at the back of the aircraft)
*The toilets are located next to the baggage claim area. (The toilets are located in the baggage claim section)
#Could you tell me where the toilets are, please? (Can you tell me where the toilets are?)

These are the four main words that are often used as a substitute for WC or toilet in English. Each word has a different usage depending on the context. Therefore, it is important for us to understand each word and its usage in order to communicate better.

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