kaka
Latin, feminine
The English word "poop" is translated into Croatian as kaka.
kaka is a noun used to refer to feces. It functions as a euphemistic or childish term, much like the English word "poop".
Meaning: feces (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kaka is considered a childish or informal term. In different contexts, you may encounter the related verbs kakiti and какити (какати) to describe the act of defecating.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun kaka is a feminine noun. Regarding the related verbs, kakati is the imperfective form, which is used to describe the ongoing or continuous action of pooping.
Did you know?
- The term kaka is part of a widespread linguistic pattern across many world languages where the syllable 'ka' is used in baby talk for excretion.
- The Proto-Slavic root *kaka is shared by several other languages in the region, showing how deeply embedded this specific term is in the linguistic history of the Balkans.
- Despite being a 'childish' term, kaka is used by adults in medical or caregiving settings to maintain a soft and non-threatening tone with patients.
Examples in context
- Morate provjeriti izmet svoje mačke.You need to check your cat's feces.
- Zabavljali smo se i smijali pričajući o kaki.We had fun and laughed while talking about poop.
Example conversation
Petra and Mateo are cleaning up after a puppy.
- PetraMateo, vidi, ovdje je kaka.Mateo, look, there is poop here.
- MateoGdje točno?Where exactly?
- PetraUpravo pored tvog papuča.Right next to your slipper.
- MateoFuj, odmah ću maknuti tu kaka.Yuck, I will remove that poop immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kaka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
