پیس (Pîs)
What does پیس (Pîs) mean? پیس (Pîs) is a Kurdish moderate that translates to “dirty bastard / evil / foul” in English.
Literal Translation
dirty / filthy / foul
Meaning & Usage
"dirty bastard / evil / foul"
Physically dirty, but more commonly used to describe someone with a filthy heart, bad intentions, or a foul mouth.
Examples in the Wild
Warning a friend about a manipulative colleague: 'Lê haydar be, ew kesekî pîs e.'
Regional Variations
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Cleanliness (pakî) is both a physical hygiene standard and a spiritual necessity in Islam. Therefore, being 'Pîs' is a denunciation of a person's soul. Often combined with 'dil' (heart) to say someone has a dirty heart ('dil pîs'), meaning they are jealous, malicious, or hold grudges.
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Severe insult targeting women's sexual morality.
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