Toilet in Tagalog

“Toilet” in Tagalog is “palikuran” or “kubeta” – essential terms for navigating everyday conversations and travel in the Philippines. Understanding the various ways Filipinos refer to this common facility will help you communicate more naturally and find what you need with ease.

[Words] = Toilet

[Definition]:

• Toilet /ˈtɔɪlɪt/
• Noun 1: A large bowl attached to a pipe that you sit on or stand over when emptying your bowels or bladder.
• Noun 2: A room containing a toilet and often a sink; a bathroom or lavatory.
• Noun 3: The process of washing, dressing, and arranging one’s appearance (formal/archaic usage).

[Synonyms] = Palikuran, Kubeta, Banyo, Kasilyas, CR (Comfort Room), Inodoro

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Excuse me, where is the toilet?
• Ex1_PH: Excuse me, nasaan ang palikuran?

• Ex2_EN: The toilet is located on the second floor next to the elevator.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kubeta ay matatagpuan sa ikalawang palapag sa tabi ng elevator.

• Ex3_EN: Please make sure to flush the toilet after use.
• Ex3_PH: Pakisiguraduhing i-flush ang inodoro pagkatapos gamitin.

• Ex4_EN: The public toilet was clean and well-maintained.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pampublikong palikuran ay malinis at maayos ang pagkakapanatili.

• Ex5_EN: I need to use the toilet before we leave.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan kong gamitin ang banyo bago tayo umalis.