The call of nature Meaning in English
expression
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chur
thuh KAWL-uhv-NAY-chuh
Definition
A polite or humorous way to say that you need to go to the bathroom for a bodily function, such as urinating or defecating.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal, gentle, and often humorous. Used in both social and family contexts to avoid directly stating the need to use the toilet. Not used in very formal writing or professional conversation.
Spanish: ganas de ir al baño - necesidad fisiológicaPortuguese (BR): vontade de ir ao banheiroPortuguese (PT): vontade de ir à casa de banhoChinese (Simplified): 内急 (要上厕所)Chinese (Traditional): 內急 (要上廁所)Hindi: प्राकृतिक आवश्यकता (शौचालय जाना)Arabic: حاجة الذهاب إلى الحمامBengali: প্রাকৃতির ডাকRussian: призыв природыJapanese: 自然の呼びかけ - トイレに行きたくなることVietnamese: tiếng gọi của thiên nhiênKorean: 자연의 부름Turkish: doğanın çağrısıUrdu: قدرت کا تقاضاIndonesian: panggilan alam
Example Sentences
Excuse me, I need to answer the call of nature.
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Children sometimes say they feel the call of nature in the car.
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When the call of nature comes, you can't ignore it.
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I’ll be right back, nature’s calling.
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She slipped away quietly to answer the call of nature during the meeting.
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There’s no shame in admitting the call of nature can’t wait.
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