Language
Czech swear words
A guide to swearing in Czech: 38 words and phrases from the Swear Atlas catalogue, organised from mild to strong and explained in plain English. Every entry links to its full page with meaning, pronunciation and a 1–5 Burn Rating.
Common Czech swear words
The recognisable everyday expressions, with what each one actually means.
- čurák This is a vulgar term for 'penis' but is often used as an insult, akin to calling someone a 'dick' or 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- bordel It refers to a mess or chaos, often used in a coarse, informal way. The literal sense is 'brothel', but that's less common in casual conversation. 2/5 · Coarse
- držka It's a coarse term for someone's mouth or face, often used in a derogatory way. Literally, it translates to 'muzzle.' 2/5 · Coarse
- hovadina It refers to nonsense or a stupid act. It's a dismissive term for something that doesn't make sense or is foolish. 2/5 · Coarse
- kruci This is an exclamation similar to saying 'damn.' It's often used to express frustration or annoyance. 2/5 · Coarse
- prasárna It refers to something disgusting, dirty, or grossly unfair. The literal translation is 'pig act', which hints at something messy or foul. 2/5 · Coarse
- prd It means 'fart' and can also refer to something insignificant or dismissive, like a 'nothing'. 2/5 · Coarse
- prdel This refers to someone's buttocks, often used in a playful or coarse manner. It can appear in idiomatic expressions, adding a humorous touch. 2/5 · Coarse
Milder expressions
Gentler exclamations and everyday grumbles.
- blbost Literally “stupidity”. It means nonsense or a stupid thing. It's a mild way to dismiss something as foolish. 1/5 · Mild
- pitomost Literally “stupidity”. This refers to a stupid idea or piece of nonsense. It's a way to call out something as foolish without being overly harsh. 1/5 · Mild
- bordel It refers to a mess or chaos, often used in a coarse, informal way. The literal sense is 'brothel', but that's less common in casual conversation. 2/5 · Coarse
- držka It's a coarse term for someone's mouth or face, often used in a derogatory way. Literally, it translates to 'muzzle.' 2/5 · Coarse
- hovadina It refers to nonsense or a stupid act. It's a dismissive term for something that doesn't make sense or is foolish. 2/5 · Coarse
- kruci This is an exclamation similar to saying 'damn.' It's often used to express frustration or annoyance. 2/5 · Coarse
- prasárna It refers to something disgusting, dirty, or grossly unfair. The literal translation is 'pig act', which hints at something messy or foul. 2/5 · Coarse
- prd It means 'fart' and can also refer to something insignificant or dismissive, like a 'nothing'. 2/5 · Coarse
Stronger stuff
The heavier end of the scale — handle with care.
- chuj This is a vulgar term for 'dick' used as an insult. It's often aimed at someone's intelligence or character rather than just their anatomy. 4/5 · Strong
- čurák This is a vulgar term for 'penis' but is often used as an insult, akin to calling someone a 'dick' or 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- do piče It's a very strong exclamation often used to express anger or frustration. Literally, it translates to 'into the vulva,' which adds a layer of shock value. 4/5 · Strong
- jebat It means to fuck, both in a literal sexual sense and as a dismissive term for doing something poorly. It's a strong expression in Czech, often used to convey frustration or disdain. 4/5 · Strong
- kokot This is a vulgar term for an idiot or an arsehole, often used as an insult. Literally, it translates to 'penis.' 4/5 · Strong
- mamrd This is a strong insult aimed at someone you consider contemptible or despicable. It's a harsh way to call someone a worthless or pathetic person. 4/5 · Strong
- mrdat It means to have sex, but it's a very vulgar way of saying it. Essentially, it translates directly to 'to fuck.' 4/5 · Strong
- mrdka This refers to semen and is also used as a strong insult. It's a nasty way to call someone worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
Czech insults
Words aimed at a person rather than shouted at the world.
- chuj This is a vulgar term for 'dick' used as an insult. It's often aimed at someone's intelligence or character rather than just their anatomy. 4/5 · Strong
- čurák This is a vulgar term for 'penis' but is often used as an insult, akin to calling someone a 'dick' or 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- kokot This is a vulgar term for an idiot or an arsehole, often used as an insult. Literally, it translates to 'penis.' 4/5 · Strong
- mamrd This is a strong insult aimed at someone you consider contemptible or despicable. It's a harsh way to call someone a worthless or pathetic person. 4/5 · Strong
- mrdka This refers to semen and is also used as a strong insult. It's a nasty way to call someone worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- píčus It's a strong insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. It's related to the word for 'cunt' in Czech, adding a layer of offense. 4/5 · Strong
- hajzl It's a nasty insult for someone unpleasant or despicable. Literally, it refers to a toilet, which adds to its derogatory tone. 3/5 · Vulgar
- kokotina It refers to stupidity, nonsense, or a foolish act. It's derived from the word 'kokot,' which is a vulgar term for a cock or dick. 3/5 · Vulgar
Expressions & phrases
Multi-word expressions and set phrases.
- do prdele Literally “into the arse”. It's a vulgar exclamation similar to saying 'shit' or 'fuck' in English, often used to express frustration or surprise. 3/5 · Vulgar
- na hovno Literally “for shit”. This means something is worthless or no good. It's a fixed phrase used to express dissatisfaction. 3/5 · Vulgar
- do piče It's a very strong exclamation often used to express anger or frustration. Literally, it translates to 'into the vulva,' which adds a layer of shock value. 4/5 · Strong
How to pronounce them
An English-friendly “sounds like” cue for each.
- blbost Sounds like “bl-BOST”. 1/5 · Mild
- pitomost Sounds like “pee-toh-MOST”. 1/5 · Mild
- bordel Sounds like “BOR-del”. 2/5 · Coarse
- držka Sounds like “durzh-kah”. 2/5 · Coarse
- hovadina Sounds like “ho-VAH-dee-nah”. 2/5 · Coarse
- kruci Sounds like “KROO-tsee”. 2/5 · Coarse
- prasárna Sounds like “pra-SAAR-nah”. 2/5 · Coarse
- prd Sounds like “PURT”. 2/5 · Coarse
Curious literal translations
What these expressions say word-for-word, versus what they really mean.
- blbost Literally “stupidity” — It means nonsense or a stupid thing. It's a mild way to dismiss something as foolish. 1/5 · Mild
- pitomost Literally “stupidity” — This refers to a stupid idea or piece of nonsense. It's a way to call out something as foolish without being overly harsh. 1/5 · Mild
- žrát Literally “devour” — It means to eat greedily or intensely, often used for animals but can refer to people in a coarse way. It can also imply a strong passion or love for something. 2/5 · Coarse
- do prdele Literally “into the arse” — It's a vulgar exclamation similar to saying 'shit' or 'fuck' in English, often used to express frustration or surprise. 3/5 · Vulgar
- hovno Literally “excrement” — This means 'shit' and can refer to worthless material or nonsense. It's used both literally and figuratively. 3/5 · Vulgar
- na hovno Literally “for shit” — This means something is worthless or no good. It's a fixed phrase used to express dissatisfaction. 3/5 · Vulgar
- píchat Literally “poke” — This is a colloquial verb that primarily means to have sex, but it can also refer to the ordinary action of poking or stabbing. 3/5 · Vulgar
- pochcat Literally “piss on” — This is a vulgar verb meaning to urinate on something. It can also be used figuratively in various contexts. 3/5 · Vulgar
How strong is Czech swearing?
Burn Rating spread across all 38 Czech entries (1 = mild, 5 = extreme).
- 1 · Mild 2
- 2 · Coarse 10
- 3 · Vulgar 14
- 4 · Strong 12
- 5 · Extreme 0
All Czech words A–Z
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C
- chcanky It's a vulgar term for urine, often used to describe a poor drink as well. Think of it as a more colorful way to say 'piss.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- chcát This is a vulgar way to say 'to piss'. It can also refer to heavy rain in a more colloquial context. 3/5 · Vulgar
- chuj This is a vulgar term for 'dick' used as an insult. It's often aimed at someone's intelligence or character rather than just their anatomy. 4/5 · Strong
Č
D
- do piče It's a very strong exclamation often used to express anger or frustration. Literally, it translates to 'into the vulva,' which adds a layer of shock value. 4/5 · Strong
- do prdele It's a vulgar exclamation similar to saying 'shit' or 'fuck' in English, often used to express frustration or surprise. 3/5 · Vulgar
- držka It's a coarse term for someone's mouth or face, often used in a derogatory way. Literally, it translates to 'muzzle.' 2/5 · Coarse
H
- hajzl It's a nasty insult for someone unpleasant or despicable. Literally, it refers to a toilet, which adds to its derogatory tone. 3/5 · Vulgar
- hovadina It refers to nonsense or a stupid act. It's a dismissive term for something that doesn't make sense or is foolish. 2/5 · Coarse
- hovno This means 'shit' and can refer to worthless material or nonsense. It's used both literally and figuratively. 3/5 · Vulgar
K
- kokot This is a vulgar term for an idiot or an arsehole, often used as an insult. Literally, it translates to 'penis.' 4/5 · Strong
- kokotina It refers to stupidity, nonsense, or a foolish act. It's derived from the word 'kokot,' which is a vulgar term for a cock or dick. 3/5 · Vulgar
- kruci This is an exclamation similar to saying 'damn.' It's often used to express frustration or annoyance. 2/5 · Coarse
M
- mamrd This is a strong insult aimed at someone you consider contemptible or despicable. It's a harsh way to call someone a worthless or pathetic person. 4/5 · Strong
- mrdat It means to have sex, but it's a very vulgar way of saying it. Essentially, it translates directly to 'to fuck.' 4/5 · Strong
- mrdka This refers to semen and is also used as a strong insult. It's a nasty way to call someone worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- mrdník It refers to a chaotic mess or a filthy place. Think of it as a dump or a pigsty. 3/5 · Vulgar
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P
- píchat This is a colloquial verb that primarily means to have sex, but it can also refer to the ordinary action of poking or stabbing. 3/5 · Vulgar
- píčus It's a strong insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. It's related to the word for 'cunt' in Czech, adding a layer of offense. 4/5 · Strong
- pitomost This refers to a stupid idea or piece of nonsense. It's a way to call out something as foolish without being overly harsh. 1/5 · Mild
- pochcat This is a vulgar verb meaning to urinate on something. It can also be used figuratively in various contexts. 3/5 · Vulgar
- pokurvit It means to spoil or mess something up. It's a pretty direct way to express that something has gone wrong. 4/5 · Strong
- prasárna It refers to something disgusting, dirty, or grossly unfair. The literal translation is 'pig act', which hints at something messy or foul. 2/5 · Coarse
- prcat This is a vulgar term for sexual intercourse. It’s used as a straightforward verb in sexual contexts. 4/5 · Strong
- prd It means 'fart' and can also refer to something insignificant or dismissive, like a 'nothing'. 2/5 · Coarse
- prdel This refers to someone's buttocks, often used in a playful or coarse manner. It can appear in idiomatic expressions, adding a humorous touch. 2/5 · Coarse
- prdět It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It can also be used in a dismissive way in idiomatic expressions. 2/5 · Coarse