κακά
kaká/kaˈka/neuter, plural
κακά (kaká) is the Greek word for poop.
The word is used to refer to feces. When you want to describe the act of defecating in a childish way, you use the phrase κάνω κακά.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
κακά is a mild and childish term. In contrast, the word σκατά is the vulgar equivalent of the English word "shit".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word κακά is the neuter plural form of the adjective κακό (bad), used here as a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈka/
Did you know?
- The ancient root of the word, κᾰκκᾰ́ω, is believed to be an onomatopoeic expression mimicking the sound of a sudden discharge.
- Because κακά is the plural of the word for 'bad', saying it can sound like you are literally saying 'bad things' to a child.
- While κακά is used for children, using it to describe an adult's mess in a serious medical context might sound patronizing or unintentionally funny.
Examples in context
- Η Σάμη είπε "κακά" που είναι μία άλλη λέξη για τα "σκατά".Sami used "poop" which is another word for "shit."This sentence is useful for seeing how κακά is used as a milder alternative to σκατά.Tatoeba #7336937 by eypros, translation #7334524 by OsoHombre
- Πρέπει να καθαρίσω τα κακά στον κήπο.Prépei na katharíso ta kaká ston kípo.I have to clean up the poop in the garden.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are taking care of a puppy.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, ο σκύλος έκανε κακά στο χαλί!Níko, o skýlos ékane kaká sto khalí!Nikos, the dog pooped on the rug!
- Νίκος NikosΩχ, δεν το είδα. Τρέχω να τα μαζέψω.Oh, den to eída. Trécho na ta mazépso.Oh, I didn't see it. I'm running to pick them up.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠάρε τα χαρτιά από την κουζίνα.Páre ta khartiá apó tin kouzína.Take the papers from the kitchen.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, θα καθαρίσω τα κακά τώρα.Entáxei, tha katharíso ta kaká tóra.Okay, I will clean up the poop now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations and entries κακά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κακά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
