كُل خَرا
kul khara
The phrase "eat poop" in Arabic is كُل خَرا (kul khara).
This is a vulgar insult used to tell someone to be quiet or to go away.
What does it mean word for word?
The word كُل is the imperative command form of the verb "to eat".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is highly vulgar and offensive, used to dismiss someone rudely.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form كُل خَرا is the masculine singular imperative, which is used when addressing one male. If you are addressing a group of people, the verb changes to the plural form كُلوا خَرا.
How do you pronounce it?
kul khara
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, a similar dismissive insult involves telling someone to 'eat' something unexpected, such as كُل هواء which literally means 'eat air'.
- In certain youth subcultures or very close friendships, this phrase is sometimes used ironically or as a 'joke' insult, though it remains risky for non-native speakers.
- The word خَرا is often used in other contexts to describe something of very poor quality or a situation that is 'rubbish', much like how English speakers use 'crap' to describe both a physical substance and a bad movie.
Examples in context
- أكل خراEat feces
- كل خرا وأشرب بولEat feces and drink urine
- كُل خَرا واسكت.kul khara waskut.Eat poop and be quiet.
- يا رجل، كُل خَرا!ya rajul, kul khara!Man, eat poop!
- كُل خَرا ولا تتدخل.kul khara wala tatadakhal.Eat poop and don't interfere.
Example conversation
Two people are having a heated argument.
- يوسف Youssefأنتِ دائمًا مخطئة في كل شيء!Anti da'iman mukhti'a fi kull shay!You are always wrong about everything!
- مريم Maryamكُل خَرا يا يوسف!Kul khara ya Yusuf!Eat poop, Yusuf!
- يوسف Youssefلماذا تتحدثين معي بهذه الطريقة؟Limadha tatahaddathina ma'i bi hadhihi al-tariqa?Why are you talking to me this way?
- مريم Maryamلأنك لا تتوقف عن الصراخ.Li'annaka la tatawaqqaf 'an al-surakh.Because you won't stop screaming.
