падла (padla)
What does падла (padla) mean? падла (padla) is a Russian strong that translates to “bastard / piece of shit / rat” in English.
Literal Translation
carrion / carcass
Meaning & Usage
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"bastard / piece of shit / rat"
A treacherous, despicable person — someone who betrays trust and acts with malice. From 'падаль' (carrion), the word implies the person is morally dead and rotting. In prison slang, it's one of the worst things you can call someone because it implies they've broken the criminal code of honor.
Examples in the Wild
About someone who betrayed a confidence: 'Он падла, всё рассказал' (He's a rat, he told everything).