నా కొడకా
nā koḍakā
The Telugu phrase నా కొడకా (nā koḍakā) is used to say 'bastard'.
While the phrase has a literal meaning, it is used as a highly offensive insult to describe a contemptible person, similar to 'you bastard' or 'you son of a bitch' in English.
Meaning: contemptible etc. person (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, నా కొడకా translates to 'my son' in a vocative or calling sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form నా కొడకా is in the vocative case, which means it is specifically used when you are directly addressing someone with the insult.
How do you pronounce it?
nā koḍakā
Did you know?
- While నా కొడకా is a harsh insult, the word కొడుకు ('son') is used in many affectionate contexts in Telugu. The insult's power comes from the possessive నా ('my'), which implies a shameful claim of paternity.
- In modern Telugu cinema, this specific phrase is often censored or replaced with 'bleeps' because it is considered too vulgar for family audiences, despite being common in real-life street disputes.
- There is a significant social taboo against using this phrase in the presence of elders, as it is considered a violation of 'maryada' or traditional decorum, regardless of who the target is.
Examples in context
- నా కొడకా, నువ్వు ఎంత నీచమైన వాడివో!naa kodakaa, nuvvu entha neechamaina vaadivo!You bastard, you are such a contemptible person!
- నా కొడకా, నన్ను మోసం చేయడానికా?naa kodakaa, nannu mosam cheyadaanikaa?You bastard, did you do this to deceive me?
- ఏమిటి నీ పద్ధతి, నా కొడకా!emiti nee paddhati, naa kodakaa!What kind of behavior is this, you bastard!
Example conversation
Kavya is arguing with Venkat after he lied to her.
- కావ్య Kavyaనన్ను మోసం చేశావా, నా కొడకా?nannu mosam cheshava, na kodaka?Did you cheat me, you bastard?
- వెంకట్ Venkatక్షమించు కావ్య, నేను తప్పు చేశాను.kshaminchu kavya, nenu tappu cheshanu.Forgive me Kavya, I made a mistake.
- కావ్య Kavyaనీ మాటలను నేను నమ్మను.nee matalanu nenu nammanu.I don't believe your words.
- వెంకట్ Venkatదయచేసి నా మాట విను.dayachesi na mata vinu.Please listen to me.
