pisi
[ˈpiʃi]
The Hungarian word for 'pee' is pisi.
The term refers to the act of urinating. It can be used as a verb or, in its form pisi, as a noun meaning 'urine'.
Meaning: urinate (verb)
Which one should you use?
While pisi is used as a child-friendly way to refer to the act or the substance, the verb form pisilni is also used for the action of peeing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word pisi is an informal, child-friendly term for urinating, similar to how 'pee' is used in English. The related verb form pisilni is also informal.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present tense of the verb is pisik (he/she pees).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the verb pisi with pé, which is the name of the letter P.
Did you know?
- The word pisi belongs to a category of 'baby talk' words in Hungarian that often end in 'i', making them sound softer and more affectionate to the ear.
- The noun pisi is actually a back-formation, meaning it was created by shortening the existing verb pisil to make it sound more 'cute' or childish.
- Even though pisi is very mild and child-friendly, its sound is closely related to much more vulgar and impolite versions of the word used by adults in slang.
Examples in context
- Szoktak a csirkék pisilni?Do chickens pee?This sentence is useful for asking if chickens pee using pisi.Tatoeba #10108379 by Polgar1, translation #6556077 by Micsmithel
- Nem tudok úgy pisilni, ha nézel.I can't pee when you're looking at me.This sentence is useful for expressing difficulty peeing while being watched using pisilni.Tatoeba #11796927 by maaster, translation #11741698 by Nuel
- A kutyám imád autógumikra pisilni.My dog loves to pee on car tires.This sentence is useful for describing a dog's habit of peeing using pisilni.Tatoeba #10108389 by Polgar1, translation #6587083 by popball
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Example conversation
László and Anna are taking a toddler for a walk.
- LászlóA gyereknek kell pisi?Does the child need to pee?
- AnnaIgen, szerintem már kell.Yes, I think he does now.
- LászlóHol tudunk pisiWhere can we pee?
- AnnaOtt van egy nyilvános WC.There is a public toilet over there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pisi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pisi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
