pissen
What does “pissen” mean in English?
It means to urinate, used in a straightforward way. It's a coarse term for taking a piss.
Literally “urinate”
You might hear it as a casual way to say someone needs to go to the bathroom, similar to 'piss' in English. It's not particularly harsh and isn't typically aimed at anyone.
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Related German words
Pisse
2/5 · CoarseIt means piss, referring to urine in a coarse way. It's a straightforward term for bodily waste.
brunzen
2/5 · CoarseIt means to urinate, specifically in a coarse regional sense. It's a more casual way to say 'piss' in certain German-speaking areas.
seichen
2/5 · CoarseIt means to urinate, specifically in a coarse, regional way. It's essentially a slang term for piss.
Pissnelke
3/5 · VulgarIt's a coarse insult for someone who's annoying or irritating. The literal translation is 'piss carnation,' but that doesn't really matter here.
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