Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

WC

Translation (Übersetzung) toilet, restroom, bathroom
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /veːˈtseː/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1-vocabulary everyday house facilities public hygiene abbreviation noun-feminine
WC is an abbreviation for 'Wasserklosett' (water closet) and is widely used in German-speaking countries. It's a neutral term for toilet facilities, commonly seen on signs. While 'Toilette' is also common, WC is more direct and often used in public contexts. The term originated from English 'water closet' but has been fully integrated into German.

WC - German Nouns - WC Meaning - WC Translation - WC Nouns Examples

WC is a German Nouns

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WC Examples (Beispiele) in English

WC examples with English translations. See how to use WC in sentences. WC example sentences in English below.

Wo ist die nächste WC?
Where is the nearest toilet?
Asking for directions in public
Die WC ist besetzt.
The toilet is occupied.
Informing someone the toilet is in use
Kann ich bitte die WC benutzen?
May I please use the toilet?
Asking permission in someone's home
Die öffentliche WC kostet 50 Cent.
The public toilet costs 50 cents.
Talking about paid public facilities
Die WC muss gereinigt werden.
The toilet needs to be cleaned.
Household chores discussion
In diesem Restaurant gibt es zwei WCs.
This restaurant has two toilets.
Describing facilities
Die Tür der WC ist kaputt.
The toilet door is broken.
Reporting a problem
Ich muss dringend auf die WC.
I urgently need to go to the toilet.
Expressing immediate need
Die WC-Papierrolle ist leer.
The toilet paper roll is empty.
Noticing supplies need replenishing
Für die WC gibt es eine separate Rechnung.
There is a separate bill for the toilet.
Financial or administrative context

WC Word Family - WC Related Words - WC Family Members

WC Word Family (Wortfamilie)

WC word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn WC family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore WC related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Abbreviation Origin (Abkürzungsursprung)
Wasserklosett
Meaning: water closet
Example: WC ist die Abkürzung für Wasserklosett.
Noun
Related Compound (Verwandte Zusammensetzung)
WC-Anlage
Meaning: toilet facility
Example: Die WC-Anlage im Bahnhof ist sehr modern.
Noun
WC-Reiniger
Meaning: toilet cleaner
Example: Ich kaufe WC-Reiniger im Supermarkt.
Noun

WC Usage - WC Collocations - WC Idioms - WC Synonyms - WC Antonyms

WC Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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WC Collocations (Kollokationen)

WC collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn WC word combinations and how to use WC with other words naturally.

auf die WC gehen
to go to the toilet
High frequency
WC-Papier
toilet paper
High frequency
WC-Reiniger
toilet cleaner
Medium frequency
WC-Spülung
toilet flush
Medium frequency
WC-Becken
toilet bowl
Medium frequency
WC-Bürste
toilet brush
Medium frequency
öffentliches WC
public toilet
High frequency
WC-Tür
toilet door
Medium frequency
WC-Schüssel
toilet bowl
Low frequency
WC-Anlage
toilet facility
Low frequency

WC Idioms (Redewendungen)

WC idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing WC with meanings and explanations. Master WC expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist mir WC.
That's toilet to me.
A humorous way to say something is unimportant or worthless (rare usage)
WC-Geschichten
toilet stories
Refers to trivial or unimportant conversations (colloquial)

WC Synonyms (Synonyme)

WC synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for WC and expand your German vocabulary. Learn WC similar words and their usage.

Toilette
Meaning: toilet
High similarity
Klo
Meaning: loo, john
High similarity
Örtchen
Meaning: little place
Medium similarity
Abort
Meaning: latrine
Medium similarity
Stilles Örtchen
Meaning: quiet little place
Medium similarity
Lokus
Meaning: toilet
Medium similarity
Bedürfnisanstalt
Meaning: necessity facility
Low similarity

WC Antonyms (Antonyme)

WC antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to WC. Discover WC opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Wohnzimmer
Meaning: living room
Küche
Meaning: kitchen
Esszimmer
Meaning: dining room

WC Semantically Related Words - WC Contextually Related Words - WC Thematically Related Words

WC Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

WC semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to WC. Explore WC related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn WC contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Bad Badezimmer Waschbecken Dusche Badewanne Spiegel Handtuch Seife Hygiene Sanitär

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