σκατά
skatá/skaˈta/
In Greek, the word for 'crap' is σκατά (skatá).
The term is used to describe something of poor quality. While it functions like the English word 'crap' or 'rubbish' to describe low-quality items or situations, it is actually a quite vulgar term.
Meaning: something of poor quality (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word σκατά literally means 'shit' or 'feces'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
σκατά is an informal and vulgar term that carries the weight of the English word 'shit'. If you want to express that something is 'nonsense' or 'rubbish' more casually without being quite as vulgar, you can use Μπούρδα.
How does it change in a sentence?
σκατά is a neuter plural noun, but it is used to express a single concept, similar to how 'shit' is used in English.
How do you pronounce it?
skatá
Did you know?
- In Greek, you can use the phrase άλλα σκατά which literally translates to 'other shits' to describe a disastrous situation or a sequence of bad luck.
- The word Μπούρδα for 'nonsense' is far less vulgar than σκατά and is frequently used in political debates to dismiss an opponent's argument.
- In Greek slang, σκατά can be used to describe a very bad mood or a 'shitty' day, expressing an emotional state rather than a physical object.
Examples in context
- Αυτο το κινητό είναι σκατά.Afto to kinito einai skata.This phone is crap.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are discussing a cheap product they bought.
- Μαρία MariaΔες αυτό το τραπάνι, Κώστα.Des aftó to trapáni, Kósta.Look at this drill, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΤι έγινε. Δεν δουλεύει;Ti égine? Den doulévei?What happened? It doesn't work?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι απλά σκατά, το πέταξα.Einai aplá skatá, to pétaxa.It's just crap, I threw it away.
- Κώστας KostasΈχεις δίκιο, ήταν πολύ φθηνό.Écheis díkio, ítan polý fthinó.You're right, it was too cheap.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry σκατά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
