курва (kurva)
What does курва (kurva) mean? курва (kurva) is a Ukrainian strong that translates to “whore / bitch” in English.
Literal Translation
whore
Meaning & Usage
"whore / bitch"
A prostitute.
Examples in the Wild
Курва мать! (Kurva mat! - Whore mother! / Dammit!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A native Ukrainian/Polish/Western Slavic curse for a whore. Used similarly to blyad, but feels slightly more traditional to Western Ukraine.
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нахуй (nakhuy)
“fuck off / to hell with it”
Telling someone to go sit on a dick, or declaring an object/idea to be discarded.
підарас (pidaras)
“faggot / bastard”
A homosexual man.
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“Russian invader / scum”
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“bitch”
A female dog.
пiзда (pizda)
“cunt”
Female genitalia.
йобаний (yobanyy)
“fucking / goddamned”
Fucked.