πουτάνας γιος (poo-tah-nas yos)
What does πουτάνας γιος (poo-tah-nas yos) mean? πουτάνας γιος (poo-tah-nas yos) is a Greek nuclear that translates to “son of a bitch” in English.
Literal Translation
whore's son
Meaning & Usage
"son of a bitch"
Literally the son of a prostitute.
Examples in the Wild
Έλα δω ρε πουτάνας γιε! (Ela do re poutanas yie! - Come here you son of a bitch!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Will almost always result in a physical fight. The Greek equivalent of the Spanish 'Hijo de puta'.
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πουτανόσπερμα (poo-tah-no-sper-mah)
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