kurva

kur.vainsult, sexual

What does kurva mean? kurva is a Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) severe that translates to “whore / bitch” in English.

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"whore / bitch"

A prostitute.

Vidi onu kurvu. (Look at that whore.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

The pan-Slavic word for a whore. Used constantly.

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