A1 Expression 중립 2분 분량

الحمام هناك

al-hammam hunak

The bathroom is there

직역: The bathroom there

15초 만에

  • Used to direct someone to the restroom immediately.
  • Combines 'the bathroom' (Al-hammam) with 'there' (hunak).
  • Essential for hospitality and basic navigation in Arabic.

This is the most essential way to point someone toward the restroom. It is a direct, helpful phrase used to give directions in homes, restaurants, or public spaces.

주요 예문

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Helping a guest at home

تفضل، الحمام هناك على اليمين

Please, the bathroom is there on the right.

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A waiter at a restaurant

عفواً يا سيدي، الحمام هناك

Excuse me sir, the bathroom is there.

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Texting a friend directions to a cafe

أنا عند الطاولة، والحمام هناك بجانب الباب

I am at the table, and the bathroom is there next to the door.

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문화적 배경

It is considered polite to use an open palm when pointing toward the bathroom rather than a single finger. In Egypt, the word 'Hammam' is used for both the bathroom and the traditional public baths which are still found in old Cairo. The 'Hammam' is a major social institution here. People go weekly for a deep scrub and social time. In formal settings, people might use 'دورة المياه' (Dawrat al-miyah) to be more discreet.

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Use your hands

Always gesture when saying 'Hunak' to make your meaning clear.

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Don't forget the 'Al-'

Saying just 'Hammam hunak' sounds like 'A bathroom is there', which is slightly awkward.

15초 만에

  • Used to direct someone to the restroom immediately.
  • Combines 'the bathroom' (Al-hammam) with 'there' (hunak).
  • Essential for hospitality and basic navigation in Arabic.

What It Means

This phrase is your ultimate survival tool.

It tells people exactly where the restroom is.

It is simple, direct, and very effective.

You will hear this in every Arabic-speaking home.

It is also common in restaurants and malls.

How To Use It

Start with the word Al-hammam.

This means "the bathroom" or "the toilet."

Then add the word hunak.

This means "there" or "over there."

You can point your hand while saying it.

It works perfectly as a complete sentence.

No extra verbs are needed in Arabic.

When To Use It

Use it when a guest arrives at your house.

Use it if a tourist looks lost in public.

It is great for helping colleagues in the office.

You can even use it while texting directions.

It is polite and helpful in every situation.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for a "bathroom" meaning a bedroom.

In some places, hammam refers to a spa.

Make sure you are pointing to the actual toilet.

Avoid using it if someone is asking for a shower.

They might need a specific dush or "shower" area.

Cultural Background

Cleanliness is a huge part of Arab culture.

The concept of tahara or purity is very important.

Providing directions is seen as a kind gesture.

In the past, people used public bathhouses called hammams.

Today, the word mostly refers to the private restroom.

Common Variations

You can say Al-hammam huna for "here."

Try wayn al-hammam? to ask "where is the bathroom?"

Some people use the word twaleet in big cities.

You might also hear al-marhaad in very formal settings.

Most people just stick to the classic Al-hammam.

사용 참고사항

This phrase is grammatically a 'nominal sentence' (mubtada and khabar). It is safe to use in any social register, from very informal with family to neutral in a business meeting.

💡

Use your hands

Always gesture when saying 'Hunak' to make your meaning clear.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'Al-'

Saying just 'Hammam hunak' sounds like 'A bathroom is there', which is slightly awkward.

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Add 'Tafaddal'

Saying 'Tafaddal, al-hammam hunak' makes you sound like a native host.

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Discretion

Lower your voice slightly when giving these directions in a quiet public place.

예시

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#1 Helping a guest at home
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تفضل، الحمام هناك على اليمين

Please, the bathroom is there on the right.

Adding 'on the right' makes the direction even clearer.

#2 A waiter at a restaurant
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عفواً يا سيدي، الحمام هناك

Excuse me sir, the bathroom is there.

A polite way to answer a customer's unspoken look of confusion.

#3 Texting a friend directions to a cafe
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أنا عند الطاولة، والحمام هناك بجانب الباب

I am at the table, and the bathroom is there next to the door.

Using landmarks like 'the door' helps in busy places.

#4 A humorous moment with a sibling
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أسرع! الحمام هناك!

Hurry! The bathroom is there!

Used when someone is in a visible rush.

#5 A formal office setting
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الحمام هناك خلف مكتب الاستقبال

The bathroom is there behind the reception desk.

Precise and helpful for a visiting client.

#6 An urgent emotional situation
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الحمد لله، الحمام هناك!

Thank God, the bathroom is there!

Expressing relief after a long car ride.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word for 'there'.

الحمام _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: هناك

'Hunak' means 'there', which is used for pointing to a location away from you.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The bathroom is there'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The subject 'Al-hammam' needs the definite article 'Al-'.

Complete the dialogue.

Guest: أين الحمام؟ Host: _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The host should answer the question about the bathroom's location.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a restaurant and the waiter points to the back.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The waiter is giving you directions to the restroom.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Where you'll see this

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Places

  • Restaurant
  • Home
  • Airport
  • Mall

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word for 'there'. Fill Blank A1

الحمام _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: هناك

'Hunak' means 'there', which is used for pointing to a location away from you.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The bathroom is there'? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The subject 'Al-hammam' needs the definite article 'Al-'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Guest: أين الحمام؟ Host: _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The host should answer the question about the bathroom's location.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at a restaurant and the waiter points to the back.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: الحمام هناك

The waiter is giving you directions to the restroom.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, but it is the most common. 'Dawrat al-miyah' is also very frequent.

Yes, it works for both private and public restrooms.

Arabic uses nominal sentences where the 'is' is implied between the subject and predicate.

Say 'Al-hammam hunak 'ala al-yasar'.

Not at all, but it's polite to use 'Law samaht' (Please) first.

You can say 'Al-hammamat hunak' (The bathrooms are there).

Yes, it can refer to the whole room including the shower.

Yes, 'Ahmad hunak' means 'Ahmad is there'.

'Hunalika' is much more formal and usually used in literature.

Yes, though they might pronounce it 'El-hammam henak'.

관련 표현

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أين الحمام؟

similar

Where is the bathroom?

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دورة المياه

synonym

Restroom (literally: water cycle)

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مغسلة

specialized form

Sink/Washbasin

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المرحاض

specialized form

The toilet (the fixture)

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بيت الراحة

synonym

House of rest

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