fuck
What does fuck mean? fuck is a Dutch moderate that translates to “fuck” in English.
Literal Translation
fuck (English loanword)
Meaning & Usage
"fuck"
Borrowed from English. Used as an exclamation of surprise or failure.
Examples in the Wild
Ah fuck, vergeten! (Ah fuck, I forgot!)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Because it's foreign, 'fuck' doesn't carry the extreme taboo in the Netherlands that it does in the US. It's used on daytime TV completely uncensored.
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