какати
kakaty
The English phrase "poop" can be translated into Ukrainian using the verb какати (kakaty).
The verb какати is an informal way to say 'to poop' or 'to shit' and is often used when talking to children or in casual settings.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
For the act of pooping, use the verb какати. For the noun meaning a piece of poop, use какашка. For the formal term for feces, use Фекалії.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
какати is an informal verb used in casual conversation or with children. Кака́шки and какашка are informal terms for poop used by both children and adults. For medical or scientific contexts, use the formal term Фекалії.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense masculine form of the verb is какав, the past tense feminine form is какала and the past tense neuter form is какало.
How do you pronounce it?
kakaty
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word какати shares a common ancient ancestor with the Italian word cacare, as both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *kakka-.
- In Ukrainian culture, the word какашка is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person who is perceived as unpleasant or a 'piece of work'.
- While какати is common for children, adults often use the more vulgar root срати in casual settings to express frustration or anger, similar to the English 'shitting'.
Example conversation
Oleksandr is helping Olena take care of their toddler.
- Олександр OleksandrОлено, здається, малий хоче какати.Oleno, zdayet'sya, malyi khoche kakaty.Olena, it seems the little one wants to poop.
- Олена OlenaОй, швидко неси його в кімнату!Oi, shvydko nesy yoho v kimnatu!Oh, carry him to the room quickly!
- Олександр OleksandrЯ вже несу його до горщика.Ya vzhe nesu yoho do horshchyka.I am already carrying him to the potty.
- Олена OlenaДякую, Олександре, ти встиг вчасно.Dyakuyu, Oleksandre, ty vstyh vchasno.Thank you, Oleksandr, you made it in time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries какати, CC BY-SA 4.0.
