bachor
/ˈba.xɔr/masculine
The Polish word for brat is bachor. Wiktionary also lists bękart.
Meaning: a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bachor | /ˈba.xɔr/ | masculine |
| bękart | /ˈbɛŋ.kart/ /ˈbɛ̃.kart/ (Middle, Polish) |
masculine |
Use bachor to describe a selfish, spoiled or unruly child.
Which one should you use?
While bachor focuses on a child being spoiled or unruly, bękart specifically carries the connotation of being an illegitimate child (bastard).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bachor is a highly informal and derogatory term, often used by adults to express annoyance at a child's behavior. It is also considered a dated term.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use these words correctly in a sentence, note that the plural form of bachor is bachory. If the brat is the direct object of a verb, such as in 'I see a brat', use the accusative form bachora.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈba.xɔr/. The first of two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- Although it sounds like a modern insult, the roots of bachor might actually reach back to the Hebrew word for a 'young man'.
Examples in context
- Patryk, mój brat, jest moim najlepszym przyjacielem.Patrick, my brother, is my best friend.
- Hej, braciszek, idziemy na mecz!Hey, bro, let's go to the match!
- Ten bachor znowu rzuca się na podłodze.That brat is throwing himself on the floor again.
- Nie mogę znieść tego małego bachora.I cannot stand that little brat.
- To był wyjątkowo niegrzeczny bachor.He was an exceptionally naughty brat.
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Paweł are complaining about a noisy child at a cafe.
- KatarzynaSpójrz na tego bachora, jak on krzyczy!Look at that brat, how he's screaming!
- PawełRodzice zupełnie go nie pilnują.The parents aren't watching him at all.
- KatarzynaTo naprawdę niegrzeczny bachor.He is a truly naughty brat.
- PawełZmieńmy stolik, żeby mieć spokój.Let's change tables to have some peace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brat” translations and entries bachor, bękart, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bachor, bękart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
