Nature calls Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈneɪtʃɝ/ /ˈkɔɫz

NAY-chur KAWLZ

UK

nˈeɪtʃɐ/ /kˈɔːlz

NAY-chuh KAWLZ

Definition

This expression is a polite or humorous way to say you need to go to the bathroom, usually to urinate or defecate.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally and humorously. Appropriate when you want to avoid saying 'I need to pee' or 'I need to use the bathroom' directly; not used in very formal situations. Usually used as 'nature calls' or 'when nature calls.'

• Spanish: tengo que ir al baño - tengo que hacer pis (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): preciso ir ao banheiro - vontade de ir ao banheiro (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): tenho de ir à casa de banho - vontade de ir à casa de banho (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 要上厕所 - 想上洗手间 (委婉)
• Chinese (Traditional): 要上廁所 - 想上洗手間 (委婉)
• Hindi: शौचालय जाना है - पेशाब/टॉयलेट जाना है (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: أحتاج إلى الذهاب إلى الحمام - أريد دخول المرحاض (تعبير غير رسمي)
• Bengali: প্রাকৃতিক আহ্বান - প্রকৃতির ডাক (শিষ্টভাবে টয়লেট যাওয়া বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত)
• Russian: природа зовёт
• Japanese: 生理現象 - トイレがしたい（婉曲）
• Vietnamese: Đến lúc tự nhiên gọi - Có nhu cầu đi vệ sinh
• Korean: 자연의 부름 - 화장실에 가고 싶다(완곡하게)
• Turkish: tabiat çağrısı - tuvalet ihtiyacı (nazikçe)
• Urdu: فطرت پکارتی ہے
• Indonesian: panggilan alam - ingin ke kamar mandi

Example Sentences

Excuse me, nature calls.

basic

When nature calls, you have to go.

basic

Sorry, nature calls right now.

basic

I'll be right back—nature calls!

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Sometimes, meetings have to pause because nature calls.

natural

He suddenly stood up—nature calls, I guess.

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