🇮🇷 Persian phrases

How to Say "Where is the bathroom?" in Persian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
دستشویی کجاست؟
"Where is the bathroom?" in Persian · say it like dast-shoo-ee keh-jast

The most natural way to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Persian is دستشویی کجاست؟. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

سرویس بهداشتی کجاست؟
More formal, often used in official settings.
توالت کجاست؟
Casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you need to find a bathroom in public places like restaurants or shopping centers. It is polite and straightforward. If you are in a more formal setting, you might prefer the variant with 'سرویس بهداشتی'.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
ببخشید، دستشویی کجاست؟Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'دستشویی' with 'حمام', which means 'bathroom' in a different context.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say 'دستشویی' in a formal situation?

Yes, but 'سرویس بهداشتی' is more appropriate for formal contexts.

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