How do you use "Squat" in a sentence?

Had to squat in the woods on the hike. The hostel only had a squat toilet. I can't use squats—my knees are bad.

Squat

Q: What does "Squat" mean?

To defecate; also a squat toilet Both the action of defecating (especially outdoors) and the type of toilet where you squat rather than sit. Squat toilets are common in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

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Meaning: To defecate; also a squat toilet

排便；也指蹲式厕所

Defecar; también un retrete de cuclillas

排便する、また和式トイレ

배변하다; 또한 쪼그려 앉는 화장실

Both the action of defecating (especially outdoors) and the type of toilet where you squat rather than sit. Squat toilets are common in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

既指排便的动作（尤其在户外），也指蹲着而非坐着使用的厕所类型。蹲式厕所在亚洲和中东部分地区很常见。

Tanto la acción de defecar (especialmente al aire libre) como el tipo de retrete en el que uno se pone en cuclillas en lugar de sentarse. Los retretes de cuclillas son comunes en partes de Asia y Oriente Medio.

排便する行為（特に屋外で）と、座るのではなくしゃがんで使うタイプのトイレの両方を指す。和式トイレはアジアや中東の一部で一般的。

배변하는 행위(특히 야외에서)와 앉지 않고 쪼그려 앉아서 사용하는 화장실 유형 모두를 가리킨다. 쪼그려 앉는 화장실은 아시아와 중동 일부 지역에서 흔하다.

Examples

Had to squat in the woods on the hike.
徒步时不得不在树林里蹲着解决
Tuve que ponerme en cuclillas en el bosque durante la excursión
ハイキング中に森の中でしゃがんで用を足さなければならなかった
하이킹 중에 숲속에서 쪼그려 앉아 볼일을 봐야 했어.
The hostel only had a squat toilet.
那家旅舍只有蹲厕
El albergue solo tenía retrete de cuclillas
そのホステルには和式トイレしかなかった
그 호스텔에는 쪼그려 앉는 화장실밖에 없었어.
I can't use squats—my knees are bad.
我没法用蹲厕，膝盖不好
No puedo usar retretes de cuclillas, tengo mal las rodillas
膝が悪いから和式トイレは使えない
무릎이 안 좋아서 쪼그려 앉는 화장실은 못 써.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: travel, outdoor, informal

Tone: practical, direct

✓ Do Say

It was a squat toilet
是蹲厕
Era un retrete de cuclillas
和式トイレだった
쪼그려 앉는 화장실이었어
Had to squat
不得不蹲着上
Tuve que ponerme en cuclillas
しゃがんで用を足した
쪼그려 앉아야 했어

✗ Don't Say

Fine in travel contexts
在旅行语境中没问题
Aceptable en contextos de viaje
旅行の文脈では問題ない
여행 맥락에서는 자연스러운 표현

Common Mistakes

Expecting Western toilets everywhere

Origin & History

From the physical position required. Squat toilets have been standard in many cultures for centuries and require squatting rather than sitting.

Etymology: From the squatting position

First recorded: As toilet term: 20th century travel usage

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient to present

Generation: All generations

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Travel writing

Regional notes: Familiar to international travellers.

Variations

SquatSquat toiletSquatter