de
The Fijian word for poop is de.
de is a noun used to refer to feces.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Did you know?
- There are distinct levels of 'polite' language in Fiji, and de is considered a blunt term that would be avoided in 'vosa vakaturaga' or chiefy speech.
- The word de lacks the 'cute' or infantile connotations that 'poop' has in English, functioning more like the word 'shit' in terms of its social impact.
- In much of Fiji, referring to bodily functions directly can be seen as a breach of social etiquette, even among close friends.
Examples in context
- E tiko e na de ni gone.There is some poop from the baby.
Example conversation
Semi and Adi are cleaning up after a pet in the yard.
- SemiAdi, kila kemuni na de e vei?Adi, do you know where the poop is?
- AdiE tiko e rawa na veivakau.It is over by the trees.
- SemiAu na qai qula na de oqo.I will pick up this poop now.
- AdiVinaka vakalevu, Semi.Thank you very much, Semi.
