fuj
/ˈfuj/
The English phrase "ew" can be translated into Polish using fuj or ble.
Meaning: expression of disgust or nausea (intj)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA |
|---|---|
| fuj | /ˈfuj/ |
| ble |
Both words are used as exclamations to express disgust or nausea.
Which one should you use?
While both mean "ew", fuj is often used to express a reaction to a bad smell or a general sense of being repulsed. In contrast, ble is more focused on the sensation of nausea or a bad taste, often mimicking the sound of gagging.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfuj/
Did you know?
- While fuj expresses disgust, it also functions as a command to shoo away animals, similar to the English word 'shoo'.
- The word fuj is onomatopoeic, meaning it was created to mimic the sound of the reaction itself rather than having a linguistic root.
- Directing the exclamation fuj at a person can shift the meaning from simple disgust to a more pointed insult or act of dismissal.
Examples in context
- Ta sytuacja wydaje mi się odpychającaThis situation seems repugnant to me.
- Fuj, jak to możesz jeść?Ew, how can you eat that?
- Fuj, ten zapach jest okropny!Ew, this smell is terrible!
- Fuj, nie chcę tego dotykać.Ew, I don't want to touch that.
Example conversation
Anna and Krzysztof are looking at a piece of rotten fruit in the kitchen.
- AnnaFuj, zobacz, co zrobiło się z tym jabłkiem.Ew, look what happened to this apple.
- KrzysztofO nie, ono jest kompletnie zepsute.Oh no, it is completely rotten.
- AnnaMusimy je natychmiast wyrzucić.We must throw it out immediately.
- KrzysztofDobrze, już je biorę.Okay, I'm taking it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ew” translations and entries fuj, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
