пі́сяти
písjatyimperfective
The English phrase "pee" is translated into Ukrainian as пі́сяти (písjaty). Wiktionary also lists попі́сяти (popísjaty).
Meaning: urinate (verb)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| пі́сяти | písjaty | imperfective |
| попі́сяти | popísjaty | perfective |
The verb is used to describe the act of urinating.
Which one should you use?
The perfective form попі́сяти is used to describe a single act of peeing or to express the intention to go pee once.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The verb пі́сяти is informal and is primarily used when speaking to or about children, or in very casual settings. For a more polite or socially acceptable way to express the need to urinate, use the phrase сходити в туалет (to go to the toilet).
How does it change in a sentence?
пі́сяти is the imperfective form and попі́сяти is the perfective form.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is písjaty.
Did you know?
- Because пі́сяти is so closely tied to early childhood, using it as an adult in a romantic relationship is often a form of 'baby talk' known as сюсюкання.
- In very informal slang among certain youth groups, using 'childish' terms like those derived from пі́сяти can sometimes be used ironically to mock someone's perceived weakness or vulnerability.
- The rhythmic repetition of пі́сся-пі́сся functions almost like a magic incantation or a way to 'summon' the biological reflex in infants.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pee” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
