Kor bî
What does Kor bî mean? Kor bî is a Kurdish strong that translates to “damn you / I curse you” in English.
Literal Translation
may you go blind
Meaning & Usage
"damn you / I curse you"
A harsh wish for the listener to lose their eyesight.
Examples in the Wild
Yelled when someone 'fails to see' the obvious truth or betrays a friend.
Regional Variations
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
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Another staple of old-world 'Nifir' (curses). Blindness in a traditional agrarian society meant an inability to work, massive vulnerability, and becoming a burden on the family. Wishing blindness upon someone is wishing them a slow, miserable life. Often combined with 'tu' (you) for emphasis: 'Xwedê te kor bike' (May God make you blind).
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Severe insult targeting women's sexual morality.
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