Agir bi mala te keve
What does Agir bi mala te keve mean? Agir bi mala te keve is a Kurdish severe that translates to “burn in hell / I curse your whole family” in English.
Literal Translation
may fire fall upon your house
Meaning & Usage
"burn in hell / I curse your whole family"
A traditional curse wishing absolute destruction (fire) upon the listener's home and family lineage.
Examples in the Wild
Muttered by a woman who has been deeply wronged or cheated out of money.
Regional Variations
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Kurdish swearing heavily relies on 'Nifir' (curses). Wishing fire upon a house is wishing the eradication of the family line, their wealth, and their physical safety. Older Kurdish women are famously adept at weaving these complex, devastating curses rather than using modern sexual swear words. It invokes a fear of divine or cosmic retribution.
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