târfă
What does târfă mean? târfă is a Romanian strong that translates to “slut / bitch” in English.
Literal Translation
bitch / hussy
Meaning & Usage
"slut / bitch"
A slut or a promiscuous/malicious woman.
Examples in the Wild
Târfă ordinară! (Ordinary / common slut!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Slightly less severe than curvă, but still highly insulting.
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