kreten

kre.teninsult

What does kreten mean? kreten is a Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) moderate that translates to “cretin / jerk” in English.

Literal Translation

cretin

Meaning & Usage

01

"cretin / jerk"

A cretin or deeply annoying person.

Examples in the Wild

Makni se kretenu. (Move it, cretin.)

When to Use It

Context

Casual conversations with friends
Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

Professional or formal settings
Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Very common non-vulgar insult.

More in Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) 🇧🇦

jebem ti mater

je.bem ti ma.ter

“motherfucker / fuck your mother”

The classic, ubiquitous mother-fucking insult.

peder

“faggot”

Homosexual person.

3 / 5body part, insult

jebem te u uho

je.bem te u u.xo

“I'll fuck your ear”

A bizarre anatomical threat targeting the ear.

balavac

“snot-nosed kid”

A child or young person who still drools (balavi).

pička ti materina

pi.tʃka ti ma.te.ri.na

“fuck you / motherfucker”

A direct attack invoking the listener's mother's genitals.

4 / 5body part, sexual

kurac

“cock”

Penis.

spodoba

“freak / monster”

A creepy, ghastly looking person or creature.

cigane

“gypsy / dirty thief”

Romani person.