کوڕی سەگ (Kurrî seg)
What does کوڕی سەگ (Kurrî seg) mean? کوڕی سەگ (Kurrî seg) is a Kurdish severe that translates to “son of a bitch / bastard” in English.
Literal Translation
son of a dog
Meaning & Usage
"son of a bitch / bastard"
The Sorani equivalent of 'son of a dog', carrying identical cultural weight.
Examples in the Wild
When a driver aggressively cuts someone off on the chaotic streets of Erbil.
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
The Sorani dialect spoken heavily in Iraqi Kurdistan and Northwestern Iran relies on 'seg' for dog. Dogs, while present in every village, are conceptually dirty in religious terms. This insult is universally understood and instantly elevates an argument into a fight. It is highly aggressive but slightly less absolute than cursing someone's mother directly.
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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.
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.
حیز (Hîz)
“faggot / whore / pussy”
Depending on context and gender, it means a promiscuous woman, a gay man, or a deeply cowardly man.