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đi đái

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The Vietnamese word "đi đái" is a colloquial expression that means "to urinate" or "to pee." It is a casual way to refer to the act of making water.

Usage Instructions:
  • Context: "Đi đái" is commonly used in informal settings among friends or family. It might not be appropriate to use in very formal situations or with people you do not know well.
  • When to use: You can use this phrase when you need to excuse yourself to go to the bathroom or when talking about needing to urinate.
Example Sentences:
  1. Basic Usage:
    • "Tôi đi đái một chút." (I need to go pee for a moment.)
  2. Casual Conversation:
    • " đangtrong nhà vệ sinh, đi đái." (He/She is in the bathroom; he/she is peeing.)
Advanced Usage:

While "đi đái" is informal, you might encounter the phrase used in a more humorous or light-hearted context. For example: - "Trời ơi, mình uống nhiều nước quá, mình phải đi đái ngay!" (Oh my, I drank too much water; I have to pee right now!)

Word Variants:
  • "đái": This is a shortened version of "đi đái" and can also be used alone in informal contexts.
  • "đi tiểu": This is a more formal way of saying "to urinate" and is used in polite situations.
Different Meanings:
  • In most contexts, "đi đái" specifically refers to the act of urinating. However, it is important to note that "đái" can be understood as slang and may not be suitable for all audiences.
Synonyms:
  1. "Đi tiểu": A more polite way to say "to urinate."
  2. "Đi vệ sinh": This means "to go to the bathroom" and is a more general term that can refer to both urinating and defecating.
  1. Make water, have a pee

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