μαλακία (mah-lah-kee-ah)
What does μαλακία (mah-lah-kee-ah) mean? μαλακία (mah-lah-kee-ah) is a Greek strong that translates to “bullshit / crap / disaster” in English.
Literal Translation
masturbation-thing
Meaning & Usage
"bullshit / crap / disaster"
A terrible idea, a useless object, or a massive mistake.
Examples in the Wild
Έκανα μεγάλη μαλακία. (Ekana megali malakia. - I made a huge fucking mistake.)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
The noun form of malakas. If you broke a plate, you did a 'malakia'. If you bought a useless toy, it's a 'malakia'.
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Heavy slang for male genitalia.
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“my balls / bullshit”
Another word for testicles, slightly more slangy than arhidia.
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“go fuck yourself (blasphemous)”
A direct vulgar attack on Jesus Christ connected to the person's faith.
πουτάνας γιος (poo-tah-nas yos)
“son of a bitch”
Literally the son of a prostitute.
ψεύτη (psef-tee)
“lying bastard”
A liar.
μαλάκας (mah-lah-kas)
“wanker / asshole / dude”
A man who masturbates.
άι στο διάολο (ai sto dee-ah-o-lo)
“go to hell”
Commanding someone to go to the devil/hell.