ننه مرده (Nana murda)

/næˈnæ ˈmordæ/exclamation, insult

What does ننه مرده (Nana murda) mean? ننه مرده (Nana murda) is a Dari strong that translates to “may your mother die / orphan curse” in English.

dead mother / motherless

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"may your mother die / orphan curse"

Either a statement that someone's mother has died (used as a curse) or a way of calling someone pitiable and cursed. In a culture where your mother is your strongest advocate and emotional center, wishing her dead or implying she's already gone is a curse that hits at the deepest emotional level.

ننه مرده شوی انشاءالله! (Nana murda shawi inshallah! - May you become motherless, God willing!) — A curse during a heated argument between women.