придурок
The English phrase 'jerk' is translated into Ukrainian as придурок.
The term is used to describe an unlikable person.
Meaning: unlikable person (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
придурок is an informal and derogatory term used to describe someone acting foolishly or unpleasantly. If you wish to describe a scoundrel in a formal way, you can use Негідник.
How does it change in a sentence?
придурок is a masculine noun. The plural form is придурки, and the noun changes to придурка when it is the direct object of a sentence.
Did you know?
- While придурок is an insult, adding the diminutive suffix can create придурочок. This version can sometimes be used affectionately to describe a clumsy but lovable person.
- The formal alternative Негідник literally translates to someone who is 'unworthy'. It stems from the word гідний, meaning 'worthy' or 'fitting'.
- In Ukrainian, calling someone a придурок is considered much more vulgar and aggressive in a professional setting than calling someone a 'jerk' is in an English office.
Examples in context
- Не дозволяй йому обманювати тебе – він негідник.Don't let him deceive you – he is a scoundrel.
- Олександр – дурень, який постійно робить дурниці.Alexander is a fool who constantly behaves foolishly.
- Він такий придурок.Vin takyi prydurok.He is such a jerk.
- Мій сусід справжній придурок.Mii susid spravzhniy prydurok.My neighbor is a real jerk.
Example conversation
Andriy tells Irina about a rude driver.
- Ірина IrynaЩо сталося, Андрію?Shcho stalosya, Andriyu?What happened, Andriy?
- Андрій AndriiЯкийсь придурок підрізав мене на дорозі.Yakis prydurok pidrizav mene na 도로zi.Some jerk cut me off on the road.
- Ірина IrynaЦе дуже неприємно.Tse duzhe nepryyemno.That is very unpleasant.
- Андрій AndriiТак, він поводився як останній придурок.Tak, vin povodyvsa yak ostanniy prydurok.Yes, he acted like a complete jerk.
