קאַקן
kakn
The Yiddish word for poop is קאַקן (kakn).
The primary noun used to refer to feces is קאַקן.
Meaning: feces (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kakn
Did you know?
- In humorous Yiddish literature, expressions involving קאַקן are often used to describe something that is useless or a total failure.
- Using קאַקן in a formal setting would be seen as a significant breach of 'menschlichkeit' or proper conduct.
- The Yiddish word קאַקן shares a common ancestor with the Latin word caco, which is the root of many scientific terms regarding biological waste.
Examples in context
- ביטע, לאָמיך קאַקן בשלום.Please let me poop in peace.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to use the bathroom without being disturbed while using the word קאַקן.Tatoeba #8046601 by shekitten, translation #6599095 by Eccles17
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Menachem are cleaning up after a pet.
- חנה Chanaמנחם, קוק דאָ, עס איז קאַקן אויף דער ערד.Menachem, kuk do, es iz kakn oyf der erd.Menachem, look here, there is poop on the ground.
- מנחם Menahemאָה, איך זע עס שוין.oh, ikh ze es shoyn.Oh, I see it already.
- חנה Chanaברענג ביטע אַ שטיקל פּאַפּיר.breng bite a shtikl papir.Please bring a piece of paper.
- מנחם Menahemאיך וועל עס גלייך רייניגן.ikh vel es glaykh reynign.I will clean it up right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries קאַקן, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
