Nödig men kan inte skita

See also:nodig

Swedish

Etymology

nöd +&#; -ig. The Old Swedish nöþogher meant forced, involuntary. The present day meaning necessary is influenced by loan of the German nötig.

Adjective

nödig (comparativenödigare, superlativenödigast)

1. (formal)Synonym of nödvändig(“necessary”)

   skididrottens förmåga att giva de åkande nödig rekreation

   the ability of skiing to provide the skiers with the necessary recreation

2. (colloquial) needing to pee or poop, needing to go to the toilet
   • February 26, episode 5, in Svenska nyheter [Swedish news]^[1], SVT1, 8 minutes in:

     [Screen to the left]: 'SVENSKA NÖDIGA TRUCKERS'

     [Screen to the left]: 'SWEDISH TRUCKERS WHO NEED TO GO TO THE TOILET'

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