nhà vệ sinh
[ɲaː˨˩ ve˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) bathroom; lavatory
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà vệ sinh ở cuối hành lang.The restroom is at the end of the hallway.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: A polite, standard term; toilet is also common in everyday speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “nhà vệ sinh” mean?
(noun) bathroom; lavatory
Is “nhà vệ sinh” formal or informal?
nhà vệ sinh is generally formal.