How to tell someone to get lost, around the world
Every language has a favourite way of showing someone the door. A quick tour of the world's rudest dismissals.
Few phrases are as universal — or as satisfying — as telling someone to clear off. Every language has its favourite, and they range from the almost-polite to the genuinely nuclear.
Here's one memorable dismissal per language. Tap any of them for the full entry, pronunciation and just how strong it lands.
- идти на хуй 5/5 · Extreme
idti na khuy
This phrase is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off, essentially dismissing them with a harsh command. The literal translation is 'go onto a penis,' but it's used more for its aggressive intent than for any literal meaning.
Full entry → - كل خرا 4/5 · Strong
kul khara
It’s a strong way to tell someone to fuck off, dismissing them completely. Literally, it translates to 'eat shit.'
Full entry → - fickt euch 4/5 · Strong
Literally “fuck yourselves”. This is a strong way to tell a group of people to 'fuck off' or dismiss them harshly. It's a direct insult aimed at multiple individuals.
Full entry → - go fuck yourself 4/5 · Strong
This is a strong way to tell someone you want them to leave you alone or that you strongly disagree with them. It’s a direct and hostile dismissal that conveys deep contempt.
Full entry → - que te follen 4/5 · Strong
This is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off or get lost. It literally means 'may they fuck you,' emphasizing a harsh dismissal.
Full entry → - haista vittu 4/5 · Strong
This phrase is a strong way to dismiss someone, essentially telling them to fuck off. Literally, it translates to 'smell a vulva,' which adds a layer of sexual insult.
Full entry → - mange de la marde 4/5 · Strong
This is a hostile dismissal, essentially telling someone to 'eat shit.' It's not meant to be taken literally but as a strong insult.
Full entry → - odjebi 4/5 · Strong
This means 'fuck off' and is used to strongly dismiss someone. It's a direct way of telling someone to get lost.
Full entry → - fottiti 4/5 · Strong
This means 'fuck yourself' and is used as a strong dismissal. It's a direct way to tell someone to go away or express anger.
Full entry → - spierdalać 4/5 · Strong
It means to get away or fuck off, used in a very aggressive manner.
Full entry → - foda-se 4/5 · Strong
It's a strong dismissal or exclamation, similar to saying 'fuck it.'
Full entry → - futu-i 4/5 · Strong
This is a vulgar curse similar to saying 'fuck it.' It's often used to express frustration or dismissal.
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