پیپی
pi-pi
The English word 'poop' is translated into Persian as پیپی (pi-pi).
پیپی is used to refer to feces. It is a childish term used in casual settings.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
While پیپی is used in casual or childish contexts, the word مدفوع is the formal and medical term for feces or stool.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
پیپی is an informal, childish word. You should use مدفوع in medical or formal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
pi-pi
Did you know?
- Using the term پیپی when referring to an adult can be interpreted as a deliberate attempt to mock or infantilize that person.
- The formal word مدفوع is borrowed from Arabic, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic on Persian administrative and medical terminology.
- The childish term پیپی is an example of reduplication, a common feature in Persian where a word is repeated to create a softer or more diminutive meaning for children.
Examples in context
- پیپی بچه روی فرش است.pipī-ye bacche ruye farsh ast.The baby's poop is on the rug.
- او فقط پیپی کرد.u faghat pipī kard.He just pooped.
Example conversation
A mother and father are helping their toddler with potty training.
- نیلوفر Niloufarرضا، فکر کنم بچه پیپی کرده.Reza, fekr konam bache pi-pi karde.Reza, I think the baby pooped.
- رضا Rezaبله، بوی پیپی میآید.Bale, boye pi-pi mi-ayad.Yes, it smells like poop.
- نیلوفر Niloufarسریع او را به حمام ببر.Sarie oo ra be hamam bebar.Take him to the bathroom quickly.
- رضا Rezaباشه، همین الان میبرم.Bashe, hamin alan miberam.Okay, I'll take him right now.
