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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.
'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.
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'der Urin' and 'das Pipi' refer to the same bodily fluid. The difference is mainly in style. 'Urin' is neutral and factual, and it fits well at the doctor’s office, in care settings, or in a report. 'Pipi' is childlike and colloquial. It is often used with children or in relaxed everyday situations, especially in the phrase 'Pipi machen' (to pee). In serious or medical conversations, 'Pipi' sounds too casual; there, 'Urin' is more natural.
Die Ärztin untersucht den Urin, weil der Patient Schmerzen hat.
The doctor examines the urine because the patient is in pain.
Das Kind muss vor der langen Fahrt noch Pipi machen.
The child still needs to pee before the long drive.