mẹ mày
What does mẹ mày mean? mẹ mày is a Vietnamese severe that translates to “your mother / fuck you” in English.
Literal Translation
mother you
Meaning & Usage
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"your mother / fuck you"
Just two words — 'your mother' — but in Vietnamese, this is a complete insult. You don't need to specify what about their mother. The implication hangs in the air, and everyone fills in the worst possible meaning. It's the loaded gun of Vietnamese profanity: the trigger is pulled by context.
Examples in the Wild
Dropping something heavy on your foot: 'Mẹ mày! Đau chết!' (Fuck! That hurts like death!)