морда (morda)
What does морда (morda) mean? морда (morda) is a Russian moderate that translates to “mug / face (rude)” in English.
Literal Translation
animal snout / muzzle
Meaning & Usage
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"mug / face (rude)"
Technically means an animal's snout or muzzle. Applied to a human face, it's dehumanizing — you're saying their face is an animal's. 'Дать в морду' (to punch in the muzzle) is the standard Russian phrase for punching someone in the face. The animalization is casual but effective.
Examples in the Wild
'Дай ему в морду!' (Punch him in the face!). Or descriptively: 'Какая наглая морда' (What a brazen mug).