schiffen
Translation
to pee, to rain cats and dogs, to ship
Examples
Es schifft wie aus Eimern.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Der kleine Junge musste mal schiffen.
The little boy had to pee.
Grammar Patterns
es schifft it's raining cats and dogs Es schifft seit Stunden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: urinieren, pinkeln (to urinate); regnen, gießen (to rain)
Etymology
Comes from 'Schiff' (ship). It originally meant 'to navigate by ship'. The slang meanings for urination and heavy rain developed from the concept of water flowing.
Memory Tips
Picture a ship ('Schiff') letting out water. This image can help you remember both slang meanings: 'to pee' and 'to pour rain'.