බෙටි
beti
The English word "poop" is translated into Sinhala as බෙටි (beti).
The term refers to feces. It is a colloquial term often used in informal settings, such as in casual conversations or when speaking to children.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
While බෙටි is a colloquial term, Kakka is also a commonly used word for poop in informal Sinhala conversations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
බෙටි is a colloquial and informal term. Kakka is also used in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
beti
Did you know?
- The word බෙටි literally refers to 'small pellets' or 'beads'. It is specifically used to describe the small, hard shape of animal droppings rather than general waste.
- Sinhala has a highly stratified vocabulary for waste. While බෙටි is colloquial, the formal Buddhist or medical texts use terms derived from Pali that would be unrecognizable to a casual speaker.
- While බෙටි is used for animals, Kakka is the universal nursery word in Sri Lanka. It is an onomatopoeic sound used by parents across different social classes to communicate with toddlers.
Examples in context
- එයාගේ අතේ බෙටි තැවරිලා තිබුණා.eyāgē atē beṭi tævarilā tibunā.There were feces smeared on his hand.
Example conversation
Tharindu and Sanduni are cleaning the garden together.
- තරිඳු Tharinduසඳුනි, මෙතන බෙටි තියෙනවා.Sanduni, metana beṭi tiyenavā.Sanduni, there is poop here.
- සඳුනි Sanduniඅනේ, ඒ මොකගෙද?anē, ē mokageda?Oh, whose is it?
- තරිඳු Tharinduඅර අසල්වැසි බල්ලාගෙ වෙන්න ඇති.ara asalväsi ballāge venna äti.It must be the neighbor's dog's.
- සඳුනි Sanduniමම ඒක අයින් කරන්නම්.mama ēka ayin karannam.I will remove it.
