скотина (skotina)

//skɐˈtʲinə//insult

What does скотина (skotina) mean? скотина (skotina) is a Russian moderate that translates to “beast / swine / brute” in English.

cattle / livestock

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"beast / swine / brute"

Literally 'livestock,' used to call someone an animal — not in the cool way, but in the 'you have no human decency' way. A скотина behaves without moral consideration, like an animal following base instincts. It's a dehumanizing insult that strips away any pretense of civilized behavior.

When someone behaves with callous disregard for others: 'Ты скотина' (You're an animal). Often heard in family arguments.