urine
der Urin, die Urine
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urine
The liquid bodily secretion produced by the kidneys and excreted through the urinary tract in humans and animals.
Für die medizinische Untersuchung musste der Patient eine Probe seines Urins abgeben.
For the medical examination, the patient had to provide a sample of his urine.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Urine |
| genitive | des Urins |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Urin | die Urine |
| accusative | den Urin | die Urine |
| dative | dem Urin | den Urinen |
| genitive | des Urins | der Urine |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Urin' is the medical and biological technical term. It is mainly used in formal contexts such as at the doctor's office, in the lab, or in scientific texts.
Die Farbe des Urins kann Hinweise auf den Gesundheitszustand geben.
The color of the urine can provide clues about a person's state of health.
In a medical context, typical combinations are 'eine Urinprobe abgeben' (to provide a urine sample), 'den Urin untersuchen' (to examine the urine), or 'Blut im Urin finden' (to find blood in the urine).
Für den Test müssen Sie eine Urinprobe abgeben.
For the test, you have to provide a urine sample.
The verb phrase that describes the process of urinating is 'Urin lassen' (to urinate). This expression is also rather formal or medical.
Der Patient hatte Schwierigkeiten, Urin zu lassen.
The patient had difficulty urinating.
pee
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 Patienten, dass der Urin im Labor untersucht wird.
The doctor explains to the patient that the urine will be tested in the laboratory.
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.
