حیز (Hîz)
What does حیز (Hîz) mean? حیز (Hîz) is a Kurdish severe that translates to “faggot / whore / pussy” in English.
Literal Translation
faggot / prostitute / coward
Meaning & Usage
"faggot / whore / pussy"
Depending on context and gender, it means a promiscuous woman, a gay man, or a deeply cowardly man.
Examples in the Wild
Screamed during a massive brawl at someone who refuses to fight: 'Were derewe, Hîz!' (Come outside, coward!)
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
One of the most heavily loaded single words in Sorani Kurdish. When applied to a woman, it means she is a prostitute or lacks 'namus' (honor). When applied to a man, it strips him of his masculinity, either calling him gay (highly taboo in the culture) or calling him incredibly weak and cowardly. Due to the intense patriarchal honor culture, 'Hîz' is devastating.
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View all →خوشک حیز (Xwîşk hîz)
“sister-fucker / your sister is a whore”
An insult implying the listener's sister is profoundly promiscuous or a prostitute.
Kero / Kerê
“jackass / idiot / stubborn fool”
Calling someone a donkey to highlight their stupidity or immense stubbornness.
کوڕی سەگ (Kurrî seg)
“son of a bitch / bastard”
The Sorani equivalent of 'son of a dog', carrying identical cultural weight.
Qûnek
“faggot / passive gay”
The Kurmanji equivalent to Sorani's 'Qûneder', signifying a passive homosexual male.
سۆزانی (sozani)
“bitch / whore”
Severe insult targeting women's sexual morality.
قووزی دایکت (Qûzî daykit)
“motherfucker”
The exact Sorani parallel to 'Kûzê diya te'.
خوێڕی (Xwêrî)
“useless scum / vagabond / lowlife”
A person completely lacking in value, productivity, or social standing; a vagrant or rascal.
Pîç / پێچ (Pîç)
“bastard / little shit”
A bastard. Depending on context, a severe insult regarding illegitimacy or a playful term for a mischievous kid.