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19 Swear Words in Russian - Mild, Moderate & The Plain Rude
19 Swear Words in Russian - Mild, Moderate & The Plain Rude
Learn them, but use with caution until you are a little more accustomed to the culture!
Russian Swear Words || Блядь (blyad’)
PRONOUNCED AS || blyad’
Блядь, quite simply means “whore” and is one of the most commonly used words in
the language.
DID YOU KNOW || Despite its often negative connotation, Блядь can also be
used in friendly conversations like an expression of surprise or excitement.
CULTURAL POINT || It is particularly interesting to note that women are not exempt
from using Блядь casually and are sometimes even more likely to use it than men.
It could be argued that this use of such
an offensive word serves to desensitise
Russian society – but whatever the
reason behind its usage, the truth of the
matter remains that blyad’ continues to
be a part of everyday speech in Russia.
PRONOUNCED AS || pizdec
As with many profane words, certain contexts empower speakers with the ability to
communicate intense emotions quickly and effectively.
Пиздец is no exception – it’s a timeless classic for Russians everywhere!
Example 1
Hey, Vanya, did you hear about the sales in Costco for the Paskha? They are
selling everything with 80% discount!
Пиздееееец! (In this context – wow)
Example 2
Dear, Mikhail, I am very sorry to say that but we have to fire you…
Пиздец… (In this context – f**k)
PRONOUNCED AS || khui
This unique practice has been passed down through generations and continues
to be practiced today, mainly in the rural areas of Russia.
It offers those living in some of the more remote places in Russia a spiritual protection
from bad luck, illness, evil spirits and other such things.
Yet, bizarrely, despite the story, Хуй is actually one of the more vulgar
and commonly used swear words in Russian. Хуй can refer to someone
as being a d!ck, d!ckhead or simply adding an angry emphasis to a
statement.
PRONOUNCED AS || yebanyi
Rather than just say something is great, you can say it is Ебаный great!
It’s not just a way to express pleasure,
though; even in moments of
disappointment or sorrow, the intensity of
emotion can be articulated with this
incredible term.
На хуй/на хуи is a popular catchphrase in the Russian language that has made
appearances in many contemporary films and music.
While it has a raunchy sound to it when translated directly, this phrase is typically
used just like “f*ck you” or “f*cking hell” would be used in English.
Tread carefully!
Often times, the phrase has been seen as a sort of comical device that can add
flavour to conversation or otherwise express certain emotions among people
speaking Russian.
It could be said that на хуй / на хуи holds important value in helping people enrich
their speech and connect with one another through shared language.
PRONOUNCED AS || podonok
In addition to being derogatory, the term has also been known to be used
affectionately among friends and family members when describing lighthearted
behaviour.
Overall, подонок carries with it many nuances and uses that speak not only to its
versatility but also to its importance in the Russian language.
It is a unique phrase that symbolizes the comical, yet often serious, nature of life in
Russia.
Happy Birthday in Russian || 24 Words & Phrases to
Learn
The phrase “с днем рождения” (pronounced s dnem rozhdeniya) is the most
common birthday wish and is used to convey wishes for good health and
fortune.
Сучий потрох, while sounding like a harsh phrase, is actually quite endearing in the
Russian language.
It translates roughly to “cute little bits” and is used to lovingly describe small details or
trinkets that add charm to something larger.
FOR EXAMPLE || a person might say that their lunchbox contains Сучий потрох
when referring to the special extras they packed inside it – such as a note from home
or a sweet treat – that make the meal even more special.
However, don’t get too starry eyed because this is also used as a Russian curse word.
СУЧИЙ means b!tch in Russian and when put together with потрох –
you get something along the lines of son of a b!tch
Отыебис от меныа! otyebis ot menya! Move your ass / Get the f*ck away
Just some notes on some of the Russian swear words from above:
We hope you have learnt something new about Russian culture and language today.
REMEMBER || we highly advise you DON’T go around the streets of Moscow testing
these words out!
For now, learn them and see how often they appear in day-to-day Russian
conversation. If you have any questions about their usage, or further comments, you
can drop us a message below.
Love learning about profanity? Who doesn’t! Let’s take a look at some other
colourful words in these languages too:
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