hovno
What does “hovno” mean in English?
This means 'shit' and can refer to worthless material or nonsense. It's used both literally and figuratively.
Literally “excrement”
You might hear it used like 'shit' in English, often in informal contexts. It can express frustration or dismiss something as worthless.
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na hovno
3/5 · VulgarThis means something is worthless or no good. It's a fixed phrase used to express dissatisfaction.
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3/5 · VulgarThis is a vulgar term for diarrhoea, often used to describe something worthless or of poor quality.
do prdele
3/5 · VulgarIt's a vulgar exclamation similar to saying 'shit' or 'fuck' in English, often used to express frustration or surprise.
srát
3/5 · VulgarIt means to shit, used as a vulgar verb. In some contexts, it can also mean to annoy.
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