das F-Wort
The English phrase 'the f-word' is translated into German as das F-Wort.
This phrase is a euphemism used to refer to the vulgar word 'fuck' without saying it.
Did you know?
- German speakers might use das F-Wort when discussing English-speaking celebrities, but they rarely use similar 'letter-based' euphemisms for traditional German swear words.
- The use of the letter 'F' as a placeholder is a direct cultural import from English-language media-influenced German, rather than an indigenous German way of masking swear words.
- The word das in das F-Wort is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'that'.
Examples in context
- Scheiße, ich habe meinen Schlüssel verloren!Shit, I lost my keys!
- Er hat das F-Wort benutzt.He used the f-word.
- Sag bitte nicht das F-Wort.Please don't say the f-word.
- Das ist das F-Wort.That is the f-word.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are discussing a movie they just watched.
- LukasDer Film war sehr vulgär.The movie was very vulgar.
- LauraJa, er hat oft das F-Wort gesagt.Yes, he said the f-word often.
- LukasDas hat mich im Kino gestört.That bothered me in the cinema.
- LauraIch verstehe dich, Lukas.I understand you, Lukas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries das, CC BY-SA 4.0.
