kurva (koor-va)
What does kurva (koor-va) mean? kurva (koor-va) is a Czech severe that translates to “fuck / shit / damn” in English.
Literal Translation
whore
Meaning & Usage
"fuck / shit / damn"
Prostitute. However, it is the most ubiquitous, universal swear word in the Czech language, acting as a comma, an exclamation of anger, or an intensifier.
Examples in the Wild
To je kurva dobrý! (That is fucking good!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- As a spontaneous exclamation
- 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
Used exactly like the Polish 'kurwa'. If a Czech stubbed their toe, this is what they would yell. Highly versatile.
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“bastard / shithole”
The toilet. Borrowed from German 'Häusl' (outhouse).
ksicht (ksikht)
“ugly mug / face”
From German 'Gesicht' (face). In Czech, it means an ugly or stupid face.
píča (pee-cha)
“cunt”
Vulgar term for female genitalia.
krucinál (kroo-tsee-nahl)
“dammit”
An older, almost comedic religious oath referencing the cross.
čubčí syn (choob-chee sin)
“son of a bitch”
A literal translation of the English / Latin 'son of a bitch'.
pochcat (poh-ch-tsat)
“to piss on”
To cover with urine.
do prdele (doh pr-deh-leh)
“fuck / goddammit”
Directing something or someone into an anus.
vyjebat (vy-yeh-bat)
“to totally fuck over”
To aggressively eliminate, defeat, or deceive someone.