bæsje
/ˈbæʃːə/
bæsje is the Norwegian word for poop.
bæsje is an informal, child-friendly term for feces, similar to the English word "poop."
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
While bæsje is used in casual or childish contexts, the word avføring is the formal, medical term for stool or feces. You might also encounter Ekskrementer, which is a formal term for poop.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bæsje is an informal term. You may hear Bæsj and the word Skitt can also be used informally to refer to poop, meaning dirt or filth. For a more polite way to say one is going to relieve themselves, use the phrase Gå på do (go to the bathroom).
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the poop" in its definite form, add the suffix -n to get bæsjen. The plural form of the noun is bæsjer.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbæʃːə/
Did you know?
- The word bæsje may have originated as an onomatopoeia, mimicking the sound of a person saying æsj to express disgust.
- The formal word ekskrementer is a direct cognate of the English word 'excrement', making it instantly recognizable to English speakers despite its formality.
- In Norwegian, you can turn the noun into a verb by adding -e, making the word å bæsje which means 'to poop'.
Examples in context
- Mamma, jeg må tisse og bæsje!Mommy, I have to pee and poop!This sentence is useful for expressing the need to use the bathroom.
- I min verden er alle sammen ponnier, som spiser regnbuer og bæsjer sommerfugler.In my world everyone’s a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies.This sentence shows the word bæsje used in a whimsical, imaginative context.Tatoeba #1198923 by Imp, translation #1194666 by Imp
- Hunden etterlot seg en stor bæsje i hagen.The dog left a big poop in the garden.
Example conversation
Kristoffer and Ingrid are cleaning up after their puppy.
- KristofferSe, hunden har bæsje på gulvet!Look, the dog has poop on the floor!
- IngridÅ nei, jeg henter papir nå.Oh no, I'll get some paper now.
- KristofferKan du vaske det bort, Ingrid?Can you wash it away, Ingrid?
- IngridJa, jeg fikser det med en gang.Yes, I'll fix it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bæsje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bæsje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
