How to Say ‘Where is the restroom?’ in Italian
Dov'è il bagno?
💬 Usage Tip: Dov'è means 'where is' and is very useful in multiple settings.
🇮🇹 In Italy: A key question when exploring Italian cities all day.
Phrase Breakdown
Dov'è
Where is
Contraction of 'dove è', meaning 'where is'.
Dov'è la stazione?
Where is the station?
il
the
Definite article used with masculine singular nouns.
Il libro è sul tavolo.
The book is on the table.
bagno
bathroom
Noun meaning bathroom or restroom.
Il bagno è qui.
The bathroom is here.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dov'
[dohv]
Where
Used to ask the location of something.
Dov'è la stazione più vicina?
Where is the nearest station?
è
[eh]
is
Used to indicate existence or location.
La casa è grande.
The house is big.
il
[eel]
the
Definite article used before a singular masculine noun.
Il libro è interessante.
The book is interesting.
bagno
[bahn-yoh]
bathroom
A room containing a toilet and often a sink or shower.
Dove si trova il bagno pubblico?
Where is the public bathroom?
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