意味
Asking for the location of the restroom.
文化的背景
In many Italian bars, you might need to ask for a 'chiave' (key) or a 'telecomando' (remote) to unlock the bathroom door. The bidet is a staple of Italian bathrooms. It is used for personal hygiene after using the toilet. Public restrooms in Italy are often marked with 'WC', 'Signori' (Men), or 'Signore' (Women). Note the 'e' vs 'i' ending! It is considered polite to buy something (like a coffee) before asking to use the bathroom in a private business.
The Coffee Rule
In Italy, always buy a small item before asking for the bathroom in a bar. It's the polite way to 'pay' for the facility.
Gendered Doors
Double check the door! 'Signore' is for women, 'Signori' is for men. It's a very common mistake for beginners.
意味
Asking for the location of the restroom.
The Coffee Rule
In Italy, always buy a small item before asking for the bathroom in a bar. It's the polite way to 'pay' for the facility.
Gendered Doors
Double check the door! 'Signore' is for women, 'Signori' is for men. It's a very common mistake for beginners.
The Key
If the door is locked, look for a key hanging near the bar or ask 'C'è una chiave?'.
The Bidet
Don't be alarmed by the second small 'toilet'—it's a bidet for washing, not for waste!
自分をテスト
You are in a restaurant and want to ask the waiter for the bathroom. Which is correct?
_______, dov'è il bagno?
You should use the formal 'Scusi' with a waiter.
Complete the phrase with the correct article.
Scusi, dov'è ___ bagno?
'Bagno' is a masculine noun starting with a consonant, so it takes 'il'.
Complete the dialogue in a bar.
Customer: Un caffè, per favore. Barista: Ecco. Customer: Grazie. Scusi, il bagno? Barista: ________.
'In fondo a destra' (At the end on the right) is a common direction.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
1. Scusa, dov'è il bagno? 2. Scusi, dov'è il bagno?
'Scusa' is informal (tu), 'Scusi' is formal (Lei).
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Where to find a 'Bagno'
Public
- • Museo
- • Stazione
- • Aeroporto
Private
- • Bar
- • Ristorante
- • Casa
Formal vs Informal
練習問題バンク
4 問題_______, dov'è il bagno?
You should use the formal 'Scusi' with a waiter.
Scusi, dov'è ___ bagno?
'Bagno' is a masculine noun starting with a consonant, so it takes 'il'.
Customer: Un caffè, per favore. Barista: Ecco. Customer: Grazie. Scusi, il bagno? Barista: ________.
'In fondo a destra' (At the end on the right) is a common direction.
1. Scusa, dov'è il bagno? 2. Scusi, dov'è il bagno?
'Scusa' is informal (tu), 'Scusi' is formal (Lei).
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, it's a bit abrupt. Always add 'Scusi' at the beginning to be polite.
In bars, usually no (if you buy something). In train stations, yes, usually 50 cents or 1 euro.
It stands for 'Water Closet' and is a universal sign for the bathroom in Italy.
Yes, it's understood and slightly more formal, but 'Bagno' is more common.
You can ask 'Scusi, manca la carta igienica' (Excuse me, the toilet paper is missing).
Yes, 'Scusi' is the formal form for everyone.
You say 'È occupato'.
It's a portable toilet, like a Porta-Potty.
It is always 'il bagno'.
You can say 'Scusi, è urgente, dov'è il bagno?'.
関連フレーズ
Dov'è il bagno?
similarWhere is the bathroom?
I servizi
synonymThe restrooms
La toilette
synonymThe toilet
Posso usare il bagno?
builds onCan I use the bathroom?
