Nappy

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: A baby's diaper.

尿布
Pañal.
おむつ
기저귀

British term for baby's diaper.

英国英语中对婴儿尿布的称呼。
Término británico para el pañal de bebé.
赤ちゃん用のおむつを指すイギリス英語。
아기 기저귀를 가리키는 영국식 표현이다.

Examples

  1. The baby needs a nappy change.
    宝宝需要换尿布了。
    El bebé necesita un cambio de pañal.
    赤ちゃんのおむつ替えが必要だよ。
    아기 기저귀를 갈아야 해.
  2. We've run out of nappies.
    尿布用完了。
    Se nos han acabado los pañales.
    おむつが切れちゃった。
    기저귀가 다 떨어졌어.

Pronunciation

/ˈnæpi/

Usage Guide

Context: babies

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Change the nappy
    换尿布
    cambiar el pañal
    おむつを替える
    기저귀를 갈다

✗ Don't Say

  • Americans say diaper
    美国人说 diaper
    En Estados Unidos se dice diaper
    アメリカでは diaper と言う
    미국에서는 diaper라고 한다

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

From 'napkin' shortened to 'nappy.'

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional

Generation: Parents

Social background: Universal

Variations

NappyNappies

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