Czech
10 Czech swear words you'll actually hear
A traveller's shortlist of Czech expletives, insults and exclamations — what they mean, and how strong they are.
Every language swears differently. This guide collects 10 Czech expressions you're genuinely likely to hear — from mild exclamations to properly strong stuff — and explains what each one actually means, not just its dictionary translation.
Burn Ratings are an approximate, cross-language heuristic. Context, region, tone and who's speaking all change how a word lands. Treat these as a guide, not gospel.
- do piče 4/5 · Strong
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.
Full entry → - do prdele 3/5 · Vulgar
Literally “into the arse”. It's a vulgar exclamation similar to saying 'shit' or 'fuck' in English, often used to express frustration or surprise.
Full entry → - jebat 4/5 · Strong
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.
Full entry → - kokot 4/5 · Strong
This is a vulgar term for an idiot or an arsehole, often used as an insult. Literally, it translates to 'penis.'
Full entry → - hovno 3/5 · Vulgar
Literally “excrement”. This means 'shit' and can refer to worthless material or nonsense. It's used both literally and figuratively.
Full entry → - čurák 4/5 · Strong
This is a vulgar term for 'penis' but is often used as an insult, akin to calling someone a 'dick' or 'arsehole.'
Full entry → - píchat 3/5 · Vulgar
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.
Full entry → - žrát 2/5 · Coarse
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.
Full entry → - kruci 2/5 · Coarse
This is an exclamation similar to saying 'damn.' It's often used to express frustration or annoyance.
Full entry →