تف به رویت (Tof ba royet)
What does تف به رویت (Tof ba royet) mean? تف به رویت (Tof ba royet) is a Dari strong that translates to “I spit in your face / you disgust me” in English.
Literal Translation
spit on your face
Meaning & Usage
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"I spit in your face / you disgust me"
The verbal equivalent of spitting in someone's face — the ultimate gesture of contempt and disgust. In many cultures spitting expresses disgust, but in Afghan culture it's particularly loaded because the face (roo) represents honor, dignity, and public reputation. Spitting on someone's face destroys their roo permanently.
Examples in the Wild
تف به رویت، من به تو اعتماد کردم و تو خیانت کردی. (Tof ba royet, man ba to e'temad kardam o to khiyanat kardi. - I spit on your face, I trusted you and you betrayed me.) — After a major betrayal.