poep
The English word "poop" is translated into Afrikaans as poep.
Ontlasting is a formal way to refer to poop, literally translating to excretion. Fekalie is a word often used in medical or technical settings to describe feces.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
Drol is a word used to describe a piece of poop or a turd in a less formal context.
Did you know?
- While poep means 'poop' in English, in Afrikaans it actually refers to the act of farting. To describe the noun 'poop', speakers more commonly use kak or drol.
- In Afrikaans, the phrase kakpraat literally translates to 'poop-talk' and is used to describe someone who is talking nonsense or lying.
- The formal word ontlasting is derived from the verb ontlast, which means to relieve or unload a burden.
Examples in context
- Ek het gehoor dat hy 'n fekalie-toets moes ondergaan.I heard he had to undergo a fecal test.
- Kyk na die kak wat die hond agtergelaat het!Look at the poop the dog left behind!
- Moenie op die drol trap nie!Don't step on the turd!
Example conversation
Anika and Pieter are cleaning up after their puppy.
- AnikaPieter, kyk na die poep op die vloer.Pieter, look at the poop on the floor.
- PieterO gits, ek sal dit dadelik skoonmaak.Oh gosh, I will clean it up immediately.
- AnikaGebruik asseblief die papierhanddoeke.Please use the paper towels.
- PieterEk het dit nou klaar gedoen.I have finished doing it now.
