сука (suka)

//ˈsukə//animal metaphor, gendered slur, prison slang

What does сука (suka) mean? сука (suka) is a Russian severe that translates to “bitch / traitor / snitch” in English.

Literal Translation

female dog / bitch

Meaning & Usage

"bitch / traitor / snitch"

Bitch (female dog); treacherous person; prison informant.

Examples in the Wild

Ты что, сука, сдал меня ментам? (Ty chto, suka, sdal menya mentam?) - Did you snitch on me to the cops, you bitch?

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Severe. Severe. Not appropriate for professional settings or around strangers.

Cultural Context

Originally referring to female dogs, but in criminal culture (феня) specifically means a prison snitch or traitor - the lowest form of life in criminal hierarchy. When combined with блядь ('сука блядь'), creates an explosive insult. In general speech, used like English 'bitch' but carries additional weight of betrayal. Can refer to difficult situations ('сука, как же сложно'). The word entered global gaming culture through Russian players in CS:GO.