قەحپە (qahpa)
What does قەحپە (qahpa) mean? قەحپە (qahpa) is a Kurdish severe that translates to “bitch / slut / whore” in English.
Literal Translation
bitch / slut / whore
Meaning & Usage
"bitch / slut / whore"
Derogatory term for woman implying promiscuity or low morals. Can also insult intelligence.
Examples in the Wild
قەحپە! چۆن دەتوانی ئەوەندە گەمژە بیت؟ (Qahpa! How can you be so clueless?)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Extremely offensive in Sorani-speaking regions (Iraq/Iran). Attacks both sexuality and character. Comparable to English 'cunt' in severity. Variations exist across dialects. Related terms include 'Jafi' (idiot) and 'Mamnun naes' (worthless).
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“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.