na hovno

Czech

3/5 · Vulgar

What does “na hovno” mean in English?

This means something is worthless or no good. It's a fixed phrase used to express dissatisfaction.

Literally “for shit”

Sounds like “na HOV-no”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

You might use it like saying something is 'shit' in English. It's informal and conveys a strong negative opinion.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

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