Kælling (kel-ling)
What does Kælling (kel-ling) mean? Kælling (kel-ling) is a Danish severe that translates to “bitch” in English.
Literal Translation
hag / old woman
Meaning & Usage
"bitch"
A highly derogatory term for a spiteful or mean woman.
Examples in the Wild
Din stygge kælling! (You ugly bitch!)
When to Use It
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
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Considered very offensive and sexist. Stemming from the old Norse word for an old woman.
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“faggot”
A derogatory slang word for a homosexual man.
For helvede
“for fuck's sake / goddamn it”
Stronger than 'for fanden'. Used to express intense frustration or anger.
Kraftedeme (kraf-te-deh-meh)
“fucking”
A strong intensifier used to emphasize a point or express anger.
For satan
“damn it / goddamn”
Similar severity and usage to 'for helvede'. An expression of shock or frustration.
For fanden (for fan-en)
“damn / fuck”
Used to express frustration or emphasis. One of the most common everyday swear words in Danish.
Røvbanan (raw-v-ba-nan)
“asshole / dumbass”
A playful, slightly childish insult.
Sateme (sa-teh-meh)
“goddamn / fucking”
Intensifier slightly stronger than 'fandeme'.
Kusse
“cunt”
Synonymous with fisse, but often sounds slightly more old-fashioned or coarse.