How to Say “Pee” in Tamil

மூத்திரம்
moothiram
The Tamil word for 'pee' is மூத்திரம் (moothiram).
மூத்திரம் is actually a noun meaning 'urine'.
Meaning: urinate (verb)

Which one should you use?

மூத்திரம் is a common noun for urine, whereas சிறுநீர் is the formal and medically appropriate term.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

For formal or medical contexts, you should use சிறுநீர். To be polite when describing the action, use the phrase சிறுநீர் கழிக்கிறேன்.

How does it change in a sentence?

மூத்திரம் functions as a noun meaning 'urine' rather than a verb meaning 'to urinate'.

How do you pronounce it?

moothiram

What mistakes should you avoid?

Do not use மூத்திரம் as a verb to mean 'to urinate'. It is a noun meaning 'urine'. For polite communication regarding the action, use the phrase சிறுநீர் கழிக்கிறேன்.

Did you know?

  • The word மூத்திரம் is a direct relative of the English word 'micturition', which is the medical term for the act of urinating.
  • To politely say you are urinating, you use the verb கழிக்கிறேன் (kazhikkiṟēṉ), which can also mean 'to subtract' or 'to spend time'.
  • The formal term சிறுநீர் literally translates to 'small water'.

Examples in context

  • அவன் மூத்திரம் கழித்தான்.
    avan mūtṟam kaḻittāṉ.
    He urinated.
  • குழந்தை மூத்திரம் கழித்தது.
    kuḻantai mūtṟam kaḻittatu.
    The baby urinated.

Example conversation

Divya and Santhosh are preparing for a long car trip.

  1. திவ்யா Divya

    சந்தோஷ், நாம் கிளம்பும் முன் மூத்திரம் போகலாமா?
    Santhosh, naam kilambum mun moothiram pogalaama?
    Santhosh, shall we go pee before we leave?
  2. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    ஆம், அது நல்ல யோசனை.
    aam, adhu nalla yosanai.
    Yes, that is a good idea.
  3. திவ்யா Divya

    நான் இப்போது செல்கிறேன்.
    naan ippodhu selgiren.
    I am going now.
  4. சந்தோஷ் Santhosh

    சரி திவ்யா, சீக்கிரம் வா.
    sari Divya, seekkiram vaa.
    Okay Divya, come quickly.

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