Questions & Answers about Gdje je zahod, molim vas?
I usually hear WC used for the toilet. Is zahod just as common?
Yes, zahod is a standard Croatian word for a toilet or restroom and is widely used in everyday life. You will definitely still hear WC (pronounced as ve-tse) and sometimes toalet, but zahod is a native word you should know, especially when speaking with locals or asking for directions.
Why do we say molim vas here instead of just molim for please?
The verb molim literally means I ask or I beg. By itself, it is often used to say please when handing something to someone, or to say you are welcome. When you are making a request or asking a stranger for a favor, you add vas (the polite, formal you) to make the phrase molim vas. This is the standard polite way to ask for help or get someone's attention.
Could I change the word order and ask Gdje zahod je?
No, that would sound unnatural. The verb je is an enclitic, which is a special type of unstressed word that almost always takes the second position in a sentence. Since Gdje is the first word, je must immediately follow it.
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