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The Vietnamese word "đái" is a verb that means "to urinate," "to have a pee," or "to make water." It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đái" is used when someone needs to relieve themselves. It is a casual term, so you might use it among friends or in informal situations.
• In more formal situations, especially in public or when talking to someone you don’t know well, you might use the word "tiểu" instead, which is a more polite way to say "to urinate."

Example:

1. Informal Context:

   • "Tôi cần đi đái."
   • Translation: "I need to go pee."

2. Formal Context:

   • "Tôi cần đi tiểu."
   • Translation: "I need to go urinate."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear "đái" used in various expressions or slang.
• For example, "đái dầm" refers to "to wet oneself," usually used when someone cannot control their urge to urinate.

Word Variants:

• Tiểu: A more formal and polite way to say "to urinate."
• Đi tiểu: This phrase translates to "go urinate" and is used in the same way as "đi đái."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "đái" can also refer to "to sprinkle" or "to splash," but this meaning is less common and usually understood in relation to liquids.

Synonyms:

• Tiểu: As mentioned, this is the more formal synonym for "đái."
• Đi vệ sinh: This phrase means "to go to the restroom" and is used in a more general sense, not limited to urination.

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verb

1. to urinate; to have a pee; to make water