oprotten

ˈɔpˌrɔ.tənexclamation

What does oprotten mean? oprotten is a Dutch moderate that translates to “piss off / bugger off” in English.

to rot upwards/away

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"piss off / bugger off"

Telling someone to leave, derived from 'rotting'.

Rot op! (Piss off!)

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

The standard, common aggressive 'go away'. Not technically a swear word, but hostile.

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