19 Swear Words in Russian || USE WITH CAUTION!
LEARN HOW TO SWEAR IN RUSSIAN
Want to add some colourful language to your Russian vocabulary?
In this post, we’ll explore some of the most popular swear words in Russian used by native speakers every day.
Whether you’re looking to let off a little steam or simply want to understand what Russians are saying when they are angry, this list will come in handy.
But be warned – using these words may not make you too popular with the locals!
Learn them, but use with caution until you are a little more accustomed to the culture!
Russian Swear Words || Блядь (blyad’)
Russian Swear Words || Пиздец (pizdec)
Russian Swear Words || Ебаный (yebanyi)
Russian Swear Words || Нахуй / Нахуя (nakhui/nakhuya)
Russian Swear Words || Сука
Russian Swear Words || Выёбываться
Russian Swear Words || Ебанько
Russian Swear Words || Others
Russian Swear Words || FAQs
Russian Swear Words || Блядь
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.
Women use this word more often because of its ease of use. Men, in turn, choose the most offensive and harsh words.
Russian Swear Words || Пиздец
PRONOUNCED AS || pizdec
The word пиздец is an example of a particularly strong Russian curse word.
USE WITH CAUTION!
Though literal translations don’t always do justice, this particular word can be roughly translated to ‘damn’ or ‘crap’.
But depending on its usage and inflection, it can vary in intensity from mildly expressing surprise, to complete disbelief, or a powerful negative reaction full of anger or frustration.
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!
Let’s see a couple of examples of this Russian swear word in action…
Example 1
- Hey, Vanya, did you hear about the sales in Costco for the Paskha? They are selling everything with 80% discount!
- Да ладно!! (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)
Russian Swear Words || Ебаный
PRONOUNCED AS || yebanyi
Ебаный is an interesting Russian word that could be loosely translated to mean “f*cking”.
It is one of those terms that everyone should know.
In casual settings, it can be used when you want to emphatically express something that is just truly outstanding and great.
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.
Ебаный is more than a word; it’s almost like a way of life!
Russian Swear Words || Нахуй / Нахуя
PRONOUNCED AS || Nakhui / nakhuya
The word Нахуй (Nakhui) means the question “Why? What for?” and may describe resentment at the current situation.
Example – “The fuck did you do that?” meaning “Why did you do this? I’m upset/disappointed”.
Also, this word you could use in a situation when something is going wrong and you don’t want to continue and take responsibility or are simply tired/need a break. In this case, you can wave your hand and say «Нахуй». After this little scene, a person usually leaves.
Tread carefully!
👉 The word «Нахуя» (Nakhuya) also means “Why? What for?” and could describe resentment at the current situation.
Russian Swear Words || Сука
PROUNOUNCED AS || Suka
The word Сука has a wide variety of meanings and is very common in use. Here are some meanings:
- Bitch, slut = prostitute.
- Example – “Это она та тощая противная сука.” (“She’s the skinny mean bitch.”)
- Female dog
- The same as a person with a bad character
- Example – “Эта сука послала меня этим утром.” (“The bitch blew me off this morning.”)
- A spoken word that denotes emotions such as anger, despair, misunderstanding, etc.
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Russian Swear Words || Выёбываться
PROUNOUNCED AS || Vyyobyvat’sya
Meaning: fuck around.
Or, to be less crude, do something in an unusual, extravagant, or overly complicated way.
Example
“Почему бы тебе не перестать выебываться?”
Why don’t you stop fucking around?
Russian Swear Words || Ебанько
PROUNOUNCED AS || Yeban’ko
Be careful about throwing this one around the office!
Meaning – idiot, motherfucker, dickhead. Crazy, abnormal person.
Example
“Но этот ебанько убил моих родителей.”
“But that motherfucker killed my parents.”
or “Какой же ты ебанько.”
“You’re such a dickhead.”
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Other Honourable Mentions
We’re not done just yet!
There are plenty more Russian curse words we can teach you before completing our lesson, and here are some of our favourites!
| Russian | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Долбоеб | dolboyob | Fool, Idiot |
| Иди на хуй | idi na hui | F*ck yourself |
| Сволочь | svo lach’ | Trash, Scum, Jerk |
| Жопа | zho pa | Brat * |
| Говно | gav no | Sh!t ** |
| лох | loh | Stupid, Idiot, Sucker |
| Гандон | gan don | Condom ^ |
| Чушь собачья | chush’ sobach’ya | Bullsh!tter |
| Пошел ты | poshel ti | F#ck You |
| Иди на хуй | idi na khyi | F#ck You |
| Отъебись от меня! | otyebis ot menya! | Get the f*ck away from me |
| Тварь | Tvar’ | B!tch (an analogue of the word Сука/Suka) |
Just some notes on some of the Russian swear words from above:
* Жопа is typically used towards children. Compared to most in the list it’s more harmless and won’t get you into too much trouble if you use it.
** Говно is used more when speaking to yourself rather than to insult someone. Let’s say you hit your toe against the bed post (never nice). This is where Говно comes in!
^ Гандон. Whilst calling someone a condom in English is just not a thing, it’s quite common in Russia. Used to refer to someone weak or just plain irritating.
Блядь, хуй, пиздец! Чмоха! You’ve made it to the end!
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.
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RUSSIAN SWEAR WORDS || FAQs
What is пиздец?
The word пиздец is an example of a particularly strong Russian curse word.
USE WITH CAUTION!
Though literal translations don’t always do justice, this particular word can be roughly translated to ‘damn’ or ‘crap’.
But depending on its usage and inflection, it can vary in intensity from mildly expressing surprise, to complete disbelief, or a powerful negative reaction full of anger or frustration.
How do you say f*cking in Russian?
Ебаный is an interesting Russian word that could be loosely translated to mean “f*cking”.
It is one of those terms that everyone should know.
In casual settings, it can be used when you want to emphatically express something that is just truly outstanding and great.
Rather than just say something is great, you can say it is Ебаный great!
How do you say whore in Russian?
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.
How to say Подонок in English?
Подонок is pronounced as podonok.
It translates literally to “butt-monkey” is a term that Russian speakers can use when referring to someone who is acting foolish or silly.
It is usually used as an insult with strong connotations that are meant to be taken seriously.
For example, if someone was being particularly annoying or thoughtless in social situations, they could be called a подонок.
What does Сволочь mean?
Сволочь translates to trash, scum or jerk.
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