urinate
word
Definition
To pass liquid waste (urine) from the body through the bladder. This is the formal or medical word for 'pee'.
Usage & Nuances
'Urinate' is a formal and medical term; in daily conversation, people usually say 'pee.' Used in health, science, or polite contexts. Do not use in casual talk unless you want to sound clinical.
Spanish: orinarPortuguese (BR): urinar - fazer xixiPortuguese (PT): urinar - fazer chichiChinese (Simplified): 小便Chinese (Traditional): 小便Hindi: मूत्र विसर्जन करना - पेशाब करनाArabic: يتبولBengali: মূত্রত্যাগ করাRussian: мочитьсяJapanese: 排尿するVietnamese: đi tiểuKorean: 배뇨하다Turkish: idrar yapmakUrdu: پیشاب کرناIndonesian: buang air kecil
Example Sentences
Some people must urinate more often at night.
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It is important to urinate regularly to stay healthy.
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Excuse me, I need to urinate before we leave.
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He felt embarrassed when he couldn’t urinate in the public restroom.
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If you feel the urge to urinate frequently, talk to your doctor.
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The doctor asked if he could urinate without pain.
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