pee
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pee
A children's-language and colloquial expression for urine. It is usually used in the phrase 'Pipi machen' (to pee), meaning 'to urinate.'
Der Hund hat aus Versehen Pipi auf den neuen Teppich gemacht.
The dog accidentally peed on the new carpet.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Pipis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pipi | – |
| accusative | das Pipi | – |
| dative | dem Pipi | – |
| genitive | des Pipis | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pipi' (pee) is a reduplication. This form of word formation is typical of children's language because it is easy to pronounce.
Wörter wie „Pipi“ oder „Wauwau“ lernen Kinder oft sehr schnell.
Children often learn words like 'Pipi' (pee) or 'Wauwau' (woof-woof/doggie) very quickly.
This word primarily belongs to children's language or is used when talking with children. Among adults, it is used only in very informal or joking situations.
Die Erzieherin fragt das Kind: „Musst du mal Pipi?“
The preschool teacher asks the child: 'Do you need to go pee?'
The word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'Pipi machen' (to pee), which means 'to urinate.' The noun by itself is used less often.
Wir müssen an der nächsten Raststätte anhalten, damit die Kinder Pipi machen können.
We have to stop at the next rest area so the children can pee.
urine
Urin and Pipi refer to the same bodily fluid, but they differ in their linguistic effect. Urin is neutral and also appropriate in medical situations. Pipi is childish and colloquial and is used especially when speaking with children.
Die Ärztin erklärt dem Kind, dass das Pipi im Labor untersucht wird.
The doctor explains to the child that the pee will be tested in the laboratory.
Die Ärztin erklärt dem Patienten, dass der Urin im Labor untersucht wird.
The doctor explains to the patient that the urine will be tested in the laboratory.
