German swear words

“shit / crap / damn”

The most common German swear word. Extremely versatile — used as an exclamation, adjective (scheiß-), or noun. Functions as general-purpose profanity for frustration, anger, or disgust.

“slut / bitch”

Vulgar and degrading term for a woman perceived as sexually promiscuous or slovenly.

“fuck you / go fuck yourself”

Direct equivalent of 'fuck you'. One of the strongest possible verbal aggressions in German.

“son of a bitch / motherfucker”

One of the most offensive German insults. Attacks the target by calling their mother a prostitute. Extremely aggressive and confrontational.

“damn / damnit”

General-purpose exclamation of frustration or anger. Can be used as a standalone expletive or as an intensifier before nouns.

“wanker”

Alternative spelling of 'Wichser', same meaning and usage. Common in informal written German.

“whore”

Vulgar term for a prostitute, used as a severe insult questioning sexual morality.

“dirt / crap / trash”

Mild expletive meaning dirt or filth. Used as an exclamation or to describe something worthless.

“bitch / pig / slob”

Calling someone a sow. Used for someone dirty, slovenly, or morally bankrupt. Can be gendered but is used for all genders.

“ass / jackass / fool”

Calling someone a donkey, implying stubbornness and stupidity.

“dirty piece of shit”

Extremely vulgar multi-word insult. Maximum contempt expressed through layered scatological terms.

“idiot / fool / moron”

Straightforward insult calling someone stupid or foolish. Common in everyday speech for someone acting thoughtlessly.

“coward / wimp / scaredy-cat”

Calling someone a coward by implying they are so scared they defecate in their pants. Also used for small children (toddlers in diapers).

“little shit / punk / pisser”

Dismissive insult for someone insignificant or contemptible. Can also mean a small child (derisively).

“cunt”

Extremely vulgar term for female genitalia, used as one of the harshest possible insults.

“stupid / dumbass”

Calling someone a stupid person. Direct and uncomplicated insult targeting intelligence.

“kiss my ass / screw you”

Extremely rude expression of contempt, dismissal, or frustration. Tells someone to perform a degrading act.

“shut the fuck up”

Very aggressive command to shut up. 'Fresse' (snout/maw) dehumanizes the target by referring to their mouth as an animal's feeding hole.