Notdurft
dieNounnecessity; call of nature
English translations
- 01
necessity
- 02
emergency
Word details
- German meaning
- Das dringende Bedürfnis, sich zu entleeren (Urin oder Stuhlgang); auch die Verrichtung dieser Handlung.
- English meaning
- need to relieve oneself
- Synonym
- Bedürfnis, Harndrang
- German example
- Er musste dringend seine Notdurft verrichten.
- English example
- He urgently needed to relieve himself.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Notdurft
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Klo
Toilet, restroom
- stubenrein
House-trained
- Herrentoilette
A men's restroom is a room or area specifically designated for men to relieve themselves.
Example sentences with “Notdurft”
Er musste seine Notdurft verrichten. (He had to relieve himself.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Notdurft a formal term?
Yes, 'Notdurft' is a sophisticated or euphemistic way to refer to bodily functions.