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"Can I go to the bathroom?": how to say it and when to use it

Can I go to the bathroom?

/kæn aɪ ɡoʊ tə ðə ˈbæθruːm/

Short answer

In English you say: Can I go to the bathroom?

Example sentence

Can I go to the bathroom? / Yes, go ahead.

British English often says toilet instead of bathroom.

Key facts

English
Can I go to the bathroom?
Pronunciation
/kæn aɪ ɡoʊ tə ðə ˈbæθruːm/
British
Can I go to the toilet?
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How do you use Can I go to the bathroom? in a sentence?

For example: Can I go to the bathroom? / Yes, go ahead.

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