كلمات بذيئة
kalimāt badhī'a
The English phrase "cuss words" is translated into Arabic as كلمات بذيئة (kalimāt badhī'a).
For a more formal way to express a sense of damnation or a curse, one might use اللعنة.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, the specific word خرا is used to mean "shit".
How do you pronounce it?
kalimāt badhī'a
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, the most offensive كلمات بذيئة are those that target a person's parents or family honor rather than using anatomical or scatological terms.
- The word اللعنة comes from a root meaning to be distanced from the mercy of God, making it a spiritual exile rather than just a mean phrase.
- In many Arabic dialects, calling someone 'dirty' or 'filthy' is often a much heavier insult than it is in English, as it targets the person's moral character and lineage rather than just hygiene.
Examples in context
- لا تستخدم كلمات بذيئة في الكلام.lā tastakhdim kalimāt badhī'ah fī al-kalām.Do not use cuss words when speaking.
- تجنب قول كلمات بذيئة أمام الأطفال.tajannab qawl kalimāt badhī'ah amām al-atfāl.Avoid saying cuss words in front of children.
- هذا الفيلم يحتوي على كلمات بذيئة.hādhā al-fīlm yahtawī 'alā kalimāt badhī'ah.This movie contains cuss words.
Example conversation
Ahmad and Sara are discussing a movie they just watched.
- أحمد Ahmedهل أعجبك الفيلم يا سارة؟hal 'ajabaki al-fīlm yā Sāra?Did you like the movie, Sara?
- سارة Saraنعم، لكن كان فيه كلمات بذيئة كثيرة.na'am, lakin kāna fīhi kalimāt badhī'ah kathīrah.Yes, but it had many cuss words.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا لا أحب سماع كلمات بذيئة.anā lā uhibbu samā' kalimāt badhī'ah.I do not like hearing cuss words.
- سارة Saraأنا أتفق معك تماماً.anā attafiqu ma'aka tamāman.I completely agree with you.
