diarree
/ˌdi.ɑˈreː/
The Dutch word for diarrhea is diarree.
diarree is a noun used to describe the medical condition of diarrhea.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌdi.ɑˈreː/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While diarree is the medical term, Dutch parents often tell children they have spoegpoep, which literally means 'spit-poop'.
- The word 'diarree' can be used metaphorically in Dutch to describe a 'flow' of something uncontrolled, such as a 'diarree van informatie' (an information diarrhea).
- In a casual or childish context, Dutch speakers may use the phrase de schijt hebben, which literally translates to 'having the shit'.
Examples in context
- Sinaasappelsap geeft mij diarree.Orange juice gives me diarrhea.This sentence shows how a specific food can cause diarree.Tatoeba #7459842 by MarijnKp, translation #6796858 by Eccles17
- Van te veel verzadigd vet krijg ik diarree.Too much saturated fat gives me diarrhea.This sentence explains how dietary factors like saturated fat can lead to diarree.Tatoeba #13624621 by doemaar14, translation #6601839 by Eccles17
- Ik heb diarree.I have diarrhea.This sentence is a way to state that you have diarree.Tatoeba #3005406 by martinod, translation #25352 by jejda
- Kunt u mij alsjeblieft helpen? Ik heb diaree.Could you please help me? I have diarrhea.
- Heeft u misschien iets tegen buikloop?Do you have something for diarrhea?
- Excuseer me, waar kan ik een toilet vinden? Ik heb diarree.Excuse me, where can I find a restroom? I have diarrhea.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are discussing health at home.
- JuliaIk voel me niet goed, ik heb diarree.I don't feel well, I have diarrhea.
- LucasDat is vervelend, Julia. Drink je genoeg water?That's annoying, Julia. Are you drinking enough water?
- JuliaJa, maar de diarree gaat niet weg.Yes, but the diarrhea isn't going away.
- LucasJe moet misschien een dokter bellen, Julia.You should perhaps call a doctor, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diarrhea” translations and entries diarree, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
