umihi
To pee in Filipino is to say umihi.
The verb umihi means to urinate.
Meaning: urinate (verb)
Which one should you use?
The term wiwi is commonly used among friends and family members.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Umihi is an informal and somewhat blunt term, similar to the English 'to pee'. It is best suited for casual settings rather than formal ones.
How does it change in a sentence?
Umihi is an actor-focus form, which means it is used when the person performing the action is the subject of the sentence.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse umihi (to pee) with dumumi (to defecate/poop).
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, people rarely use the verb umihi when searching for a toilet, instead using the term CR, which stands for 'Comfort Room'.
- While umihi is the common term, very formal or medical contexts often use the Spanish-derived word miccionar.
- The phrase ihi ng pusa, which literally means 'cat pee', is used as a colloquialism to describe any very sharp or pungent smell.
Examples in context
- Kailangan kong umihi.I need to pee.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to use the restroom with the verb umihi.Tatoeba #8679392 by England, translation #3379282 by aengelberg
- Gusto ko nang umihi.I want to pee now.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ricardo and Maria are on a long car trip.
- RicardoMaria, kailangan ko nang umihi.Maria, I need to pee now.
- MariaSige, hihinto ako sa susunod na gasolinahan.Okay, I will stop at the next gas station.
- RicardoSalamat, hindi ko na kaya.Thanks, I can't hold it anymore.
- MariaMalapit na tayo, Ricardo.We are almost there, Ricardo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
