ciumă
What does ciumă mean? ciumă is a Romanian moderate that translates to “plague / awful person” in English.
Literal Translation
plague
Meaning & Usage
"plague / awful person"
The bubonic plague. Used to describe a terribly evil or annoying person.
Examples in the Wild
Jos ciuma roșie! (Down with the red plague!)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
'Ciuma roșie' (The Red Plague) is the primary slogan used to curse the left-wing PSD party.
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