qahpa (قەحپە) (kah-ba)
What does qahpa (قەحپە) (kah-ba) mean? qahpa (قەحپە) (kah-ba) is a Swedish nuclear that translates to “whore / slut” in English.
Literal Translation
whore (Arabic/Kurdish loanword)
Meaning & Usage
"whore / slut"
Arabic/Kurdish word for prostitute, imported into modern Swedish street slang (Ortenspråk).
Examples in the Wild
Jävla qahpa. (Fucking whore.)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Extremely prevalent among youth in Swedish suburbs. Spelled variously as kahba, qahpa, keffa. Considered a severe insult to a woman's honor in immigrant communities.
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