Language
Hindi swear words
A guide to swearing in Hindi: 27 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 Hindi swear words
The recognisable everyday expressions, with what each one actually means.
- साला · saala It’s used as an insult or emphatic address, similar to calling someone a bastard. While it literally means 'wife's brother,' the context is where the rudeness comes in. 3/5 · Vulgar
- चूतड़ · chutad This refers to the buttocks, but it's used in a coarse manner. It’s not a slur, but definitely not polite either. 2/5 · Coarse
- टट्टी · tatti Literally “excrement”. This is a coarse or childish term for poo, but it can also refer to something bad or unpleasant. It's not particularly strong in its usage. 2/5 · Coarse
- फट्टू · phattu This is an insult aimed at someone perceived as a coward. It's a casual term used in North India. 2/5 · Coarse
- बकवास · bakvaas It means nonsense or rubbish. It's a colloquial term commonly used in casual conversation. 2/5 · Coarse
- भूतनी के · bhootni ke This is a comic or mildly rude way to address someone, literally translating to 'of a female ghost.' 2/5 · Coarse
- सूअर · suar This term literally means 'pig' and is used as an insult when aimed at a person, suggesting they are dirty or undesirable. 2/5 · Coarse
- कमीना · kamina It’s an insult used to describe someone as a scoundrel or a nasty person. Literally, it translates to 'mean person.' 3/5 · Vulgar
Milder expressions
Gentler exclamations and everyday grumbles.
- चूतड़ · chutad This refers to the buttocks, but it's used in a coarse manner. It’s not a slur, but definitely not polite either. 2/5 · Coarse
- टट्टी · tatti Literally “excrement”. This is a coarse or childish term for poo, but it can also refer to something bad or unpleasant. It's not particularly strong in its usage. 2/5 · Coarse
- फट्टू · phattu This is an insult aimed at someone perceived as a coward. It's a casual term used in North India. 2/5 · Coarse
- बकवास · bakvaas It means nonsense or rubbish. It's a colloquial term commonly used in casual conversation. 2/5 · Coarse
- भूतनी के · bhootni ke This is a comic or mildly rude way to address someone, literally translating to 'of a female ghost.' 2/5 · Coarse
- सूअर · suar This term literally means 'pig' and is used as an insult when aimed at a person, suggesting they are dirty or undesirable. 2/5 · Coarse
Stronger stuff
The heavier end of the scale — handle with care.
- चूत · chut Literally “vulva”. This term is a very vulgar reference to female genitalia. It's not used in any neutral or medical context. 5/5 · Extreme
- गांड · gaand It's a vulgar term for buttocks, often used in a derogatory way. It refers specifically to someone's backside. 4/5 · Strong
- चूत के बाल · choot ke baal It's a belittling insult, essentially calling someone worthless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'pubic hair,' which adds a layer of vulgarity. 4/5 · Strong
- चूतिया · chutiya It's a strong insult aimed at someone, calling them a fool or an arsehole. It's not just a light jab; it carries significant weight. 4/5 · Strong
- मुँह में ले · munh mein le Literally “take it in the mouth”. It's a sexualized command that suggests taking something in the mouth, often implying oral sex. 4/5 · Strong
- लंड · land This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' in Hindi. It's used in a crude context, often to insult or provoke. 4/5 · Strong
- लौड़ू · laudu It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or an idiot. 4/5 · Strong
Hindi insults
Words aimed at a person rather than shouted at the world.
- चूत के बाल · choot ke baal It's a belittling insult, essentially calling someone worthless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'pubic hair,' which adds a layer of vulgarity. 4/5 · Strong
- चूतिया · chutiya It's a strong insult aimed at someone, calling them a fool or an arsehole. It's not just a light jab; it carries significant weight. 4/5 · Strong
- लौड़ू · laudu It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or an idiot. 4/5 · Strong
- कमीना · kamina It’s an insult used to describe someone as a scoundrel or a nasty person. Literally, it translates to 'mean person.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- कुत्ता · kutta It means 'dog' in a literal sense, but as an insult, it refers to a contemptible person. It's a way to demean someone, suggesting they are lowly or base. 3/5 · Vulgar
- कुत्ते की औलाद · kutte ki aulaad This is a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone the offspring of a dog. It implies a deep disrespect towards the person's lineage or character. 3/5 · Vulgar
- गांडफट · gaandfat It's a vulgar insult aimed at someone perceived as cowardly or fearful. Literally, it translates to 'arse torn.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- चोदू · chodu It's a vulgar way to call someone a fool or an idiot. It’s pretty insulting and not something you'd say lightly. 3/5 · Vulgar
Expressions & phrases
Multi-word expressions and set phrases.
- भूतनी के · bhootni ke This is a comic or mildly rude way to address someone, literally translating to 'of a female ghost.' 2/5 · Coarse
- कुत्ते की औलाद · kutte ki aulaad This is a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone the offspring of a dog. It implies a deep disrespect towards the person's lineage or character. 3/5 · Vulgar
- नाजायज़ औलाद · naajaayaz aulaad This term means 'illegitimate offspring' and is used as an insult regarding someone's parentage. It's a harsh way to question someone's legitimacy or worth based on their birth status. 3/5 · Vulgar
- सुअर की औलाद · suar ki aulaad It means 'offspring of a pig' and is used as a strong insult, often targeting someone's family or lineage. 3/5 · Vulgar
- चूत के बाल · choot ke baal It's a belittling insult, essentially calling someone worthless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'pubic hair,' which adds a layer of vulgarity. 4/5 · Strong
- मुँह में ले · munh mein le Literally “take it in the mouth”. It's a sexualized command that suggests taking something in the mouth, often implying oral sex. 4/5 · Strong
How to pronounce them
An English-friendly “sounds like” cue for each.
- चूतड़ · chutad Sounds like “choo-TUD”. 2/5 · Coarse
- टट्टी · tatti Sounds like “TUT-ee”. 2/5 · Coarse
- फट्टू · phattu Sounds like “fut-TOO”. 2/5 · Coarse
- बकवास · bakvaas Sounds like “buk-VAAS”. 2/5 · Coarse
- भूतनी के · bhootni ke Sounds like “BHOOT-nee kay”. 2/5 · Coarse
- सूअर · suar Sounds like “soo-ar”. 2/5 · Coarse
- कमीना · kamina Sounds like “kah-MEE-nah”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- कुत्ता · kutta Sounds like “KOOT-tah”. 3/5 · Vulgar
Curious literal translations
What these expressions say word-for-word, versus what they really mean.
- टट्टी · tatti Literally “excrement” — This is a coarse or childish term for poo, but it can also refer to something bad or unpleasant. It's not particularly strong in its usage. 2/5 · Coarse
- हरामज़ादा · haramzaada Literally “illegitimately born” — It's an insult that compares someone to a bastard or scoundrel, implying they're morally corrupt or despicable. The literal translation refers to being born out of wedlock, which adds a layer of personal attack. 3/5 · Vulgar
- मुँह में ले · munh mein le Literally “take it in the mouth” — It's a sexualized command that suggests taking something in the mouth, often implying oral sex. 4/5 · Strong
- चूत · chut Literally “vulva” — This term is a very vulgar reference to female genitalia. It's not used in any neutral or medical context. 5/5 · Extreme
How strong is Hindi swearing?
Burn Rating spread across all 27 Hindi entries (1 = mild, 5 = extreme).
- 1 · Mild 0
- 2 · Coarse 6
- 3 · Vulgar 14
- 4 · Strong 6
- 5 · Extreme 1
All Hindi words A–Z
क
- कमीना · kamina It’s an insult used to describe someone as a scoundrel or a nasty person. Literally, it translates to 'mean person.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- कुत्ता · kutta It means 'dog' in a literal sense, but as an insult, it refers to a contemptible person. It's a way to demean someone, suggesting they are lowly or base. 3/5 · Vulgar
- कुत्ते की औलाद · kutte ki aulaad This is a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone the offspring of a dog. It implies a deep disrespect towards the person's lineage or character. 3/5 · Vulgar
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च
- चूत · chut This term is a very vulgar reference to female genitalia. It's not used in any neutral or medical context. 5/5 · Extreme
- चूत के बाल · choot ke baal It's a belittling insult, essentially calling someone worthless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'pubic hair,' which adds a layer of vulgarity. 4/5 · Strong
- चूतड़ · chutad This refers to the buttocks, but it's used in a coarse manner. It’s not a slur, but definitely not polite either. 2/5 · Coarse
- चूतिया · chutiya It's a strong insult aimed at someone, calling them a fool or an arsehole. It's not just a light jab; it carries significant weight. 4/5 · Strong
- चोदू · chodu It's a vulgar way to call someone a fool or an idiot. It’s pretty insulting and not something you'd say lightly. 3/5 · Vulgar
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म
- मुट्ठल · mutthal It's a vulgar insult aimed at someone who frequently masturbates, essentially calling them a wanker. It often mocks their sexual frustration. 3/5 · Vulgar
- मुँह में ले · munh mein le It's a sexualized command that suggests taking something in the mouth, often implying oral sex. 4/5 · Strong
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स
- साला · saala It’s used as an insult or emphatic address, similar to calling someone a bastard. While it literally means 'wife's brother,' the context is where the rudeness comes in. 3/5 · Vulgar
- सुअर की औलाद · suar ki aulaad It means 'offspring of a pig' and is used as a strong insult, often targeting someone's family or lineage. 3/5 · Vulgar
- सूअर · suar This term literally means 'pig' and is used as an insult when aimed at a person, suggesting they are dirty or undesirable. 2/5 · Coarse
ह
- हरामज़ादा · haramzaada It's an insult that compares someone to a bastard or scoundrel, implying they're morally corrupt or despicable. The literal translation refers to being born out of wedlock, which adds a layer of personal attack. 3/5 · Vulgar
- हरामी · harami It's an insult aimed at someone, calling them a bastard or a scoundrel. The literal meaning refers to an illegitimate person, which carries a stigma. 3/5 · Vulgar