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, 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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Can I go to the toilet

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

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?

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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?

May I go to the toilet

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

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?

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