Kacke
/ˈkakə/
The German word for "caca" is Kacke.
Kacke is a childish or informal way to refer to feces.
Which one should you use?
While Kacke is informal, the term Fäkalien serves as a formal alternative for the same concept.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkakə/
Did you know?
- The linguistic root of Kacke shares an unexpected connection with the Ancient Greek verb κακκάω (kakkáō).
- Using Kacke as an adjective, such as Kackwetter, transforms the word into a way to describe 'terrible' or 'miserable' weather.
- Parents often tell toddlers they are going to Aa machen instead of using Kacke to be even softer and more childish.
Examples in context
- Da ist überall Kacke.There is poop everywhere.
- Mein Hund hat Kacke gemacht.My dog made poop.
- Ist das Kacke auf dem Boden?Is that poop on the floor?
Example conversation
A messy living room in a shared apartment.
- MaximilianOh nein, was ist das für eine Kacke?Oh no, what is this poop?
- SarahDas ist Kacke von deiner Katze, Maximilian.That is poop from your cat, Maximilian.
- MaximilianIch muss das sofort wegmachen.I have to clean that up immediately.
- SarahGut, nimm bitte ein Tuch.Good, please take a cloth.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Kacke, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kacke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
