Italian Phrase
Chi pulisce il bagno?
Meaning
This is a direct question used to identify the person responsible for cleaning the bathroom. It combines the interrogative pronoun 'chi' (who) with the present tense of the verb 'pulire' (to clean).
When to use
This phrase is most commonly used in shared living situations, such as with roommates or family members, to discuss chores. It is also appropriate in a professional or hospitality context when inquiring about maintenance staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chipulisceilbagno
Chi (Who)
An interrogative pronoun that remains the same regardless of whether the answer is singular or plural, usually followed by a singular verb.
Pulisce (Cleans)
The third-person singular of 'pulire'. It is an -ire verb that follows the -isc- pattern (pul-isc-e).
🗨In Conversation
Il bagno è un disastro oggi.
The bathroom is a mess today.
Hai ragione. Chi pulisce il bagno questa settimana?
You're right. Who cleans the bathroom this week?
✕Common Mistakes
Chi pulire il bagno?
Avoid using the infinitive form; the verb must be conjugated to 'pulisce' for the third-person singular.
Chi pulisce bagno?
In Italian, you must include the definite article 'il' before 'bagno' in this context.
↔Alternatives
A chi tocca pulire il bagno?
Whose turn is it to clean the bathroom?
Chi è di turno per il bagno?
Who is on shift for the bathroom?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, shared apartments (coabitazione) often use a 'calendario delle pulizie' (cleaning calendar) to manage chores. Asking this question is a standard way to maintain accountability among housemates regarding the 'turni' (shifts).