How to Say “Swear Words” in Polish

By Deanna Pamela • Updated October 4, 2026

przekleństwa

The Polish phrase for "swear words" is przekleństwa.

Kurczę literally means "chicken" and is used to express mild annoyance.

Did you know?

Many Polish swear words are flexible 'building blocks' that can be transformed into nouns, verbs, adjectives and even adverbs through prefixes and suffixes.
Using certain przekleństwa in public can lead to actual legal consequences under Polish law regarding 'disturbing public order'.
The word przekleństwo can mean both a 'swear word' and a 'curse' or 'spell'. In Polish, the act of swearing and the act of casting a magical hex use the same root word.

Examples in context

Te przekleństwa są bardzo obraźliwe.
These swear words are very offensive.

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Deanna Pamela

Cześć! I'm Deanna, a passionate language enthusiast and a lover of the distinctly lyrical Polish language. Apart from my obsession with words and communication, I am an avid gardener, a respecter of broccoli's nutritional power and a devoted lover of pasta. I dream of goose and duck adventures, enjoy the tranquility by the pool and have a soft spot for Princess tales. The elation I feel when I dance under the November rain while saying "kocham Cię" (I love you) in Polish, is unmatchable. Find humor in my guide on how to say 'burp' in Polish. It’s my pleasure to share my linguistic journey with you.

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