jeben
What does “jeben” mean in English?
This word is used to describe something as difficult, bad, or impressively good, depending on the context. Its literal translation is 'fucked.'
Literally “fucked”
It's similar to using 'fucked' in English, where the tone and context can flip its meaning from negative to positive. You'll find it in informal settings, often as an exclamation or an adjective.
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