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Can I go to the toilet vs May I go to the toilet

Both 'Can I go to the toilet?' and 'May I go to the toilet?' are correct, complete sentences, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Can I go to the toilet?' is asking about ability or permission, while 'May I go to the toilet?' is more formal and specifically asking for permission. Both are commonly used in everyday language.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

"Can I go to the toilet"

This phrase is used to ask for permission or inquire about the ability to go to the toilet. It is a common and informal way to make this request.

Examples:

  • Can I go to the toilet, please?
  • Can I go to the toilet before we start the meeting?
  • Can I go to the toilet or do I need to wait?
  • Can I go to the toilet now?
  • Can I go to the toilet quickly?
  • Can I go to the toilet? -
  • Can I please go to the toilet and cut my wrists?
  • Is there no way I can go to the toilet, please?
  • Teacher, can I go to toilet?
  • So I go to the toilet in your wicker chair, it's a faux pas.
  • Can I go to toilet before?
  • I must behave when I go the toilet.
  • So, may I go to the toilet now?
  • Say to me, can I go to toilet?
  • Mom, I need to go to the toilet.
  • Surely to go to the toilet again.
  • Your mum wants to go to the toilet.
  • Women like to go to the toilet together.
  • I... need to go to the toilet.
  • Sorry, but I really have to go to the toilet.
  • My grandchild has to go to the toilet.
  • I have to go to the toilet...
  • A few days ago... I go into the toilets, Tony and Gary were in there.
  • I have to go to the toilet, too.
  • [Giuliani:] Let's go to the toilet.

Alternatives:

  • May I go to the toilet?
  • Is it okay if I go to the toilet?
  • Could I use the toilet?
  • Am I allowed to go to the toilet?
  • Do you mind if I go to the toilet?

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in more formal situations.

"May I go to the toilet"

This phrase is a polite and formal way to ask for permission to go to the toilet. It is often used in situations where a higher level of formality is required.

Examples:

  • May I go to the toilet, please?
  • May I be excused to go to the toilet?
  • May I use the restroom?
  • May I visit the toilet quickly?
  • May I take a quick break to go to the toilet?
  • So, may I go to the toilet now?
  • So I go to the toilet in your wicker chair, it's a faux pas.
  • I must behave when I go the toilet.
  • Can I go to the toilet? -
  • Mom, I need to go to the toilet.
  • Surely to go to the toilet again.
  • Your mum wants to go to the toilet.
  • Women like to go to the toilet together.
  • I... need to go to the toilet.
  • Sorry, but I really have to go to the toilet.
  • My grandchild has to go to the toilet.
  • I have to go to the toilet...
  • Teacher, can I go to toilet?
  • A few days ago... I go into the toilets, Tony and Gary were in there.
  • I have to go to the toilet, too.
  • [Giuliani:] Let's go to the toilet.
  • Because I needed to go to the toilet if that's OK with you.
  • I also need to go to the toilet a lot more now.
  • It's just that I wanted to go to the toilet.
  • He asked me to go to the toilet, and I went.

Alternatives:

  • Can I go to the toilet?
  • Is it permissible for me to go to the toilet?
  • Could I have permission to use the toilet?
  • Am I allowed to visit the toilet?
  • Do you mind if I use the toilet?

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