vai a farti fottere
What does “vai a farti fottere” mean in English?
This is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off. It's a direct insult that conveys intense hostility.
Literally “go get fucked”
You'd use it like telling someone to go fuck themselves in English, and it's often aimed directly at someone. It's quite common in Italian conversations, especially when emotions are running high.
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Related Italian words
vai in mona
4/5 · StrongThis is a hostile dismissal used in the Venetian area, similar to telling someone to fuck off. Literally, it translates to 'go into a vulva.'
fottiti
4/5 · StrongThis means 'fuck yourself' and is used as a strong dismissal. It's a direct way to tell someone to go away or express anger.
vaffanculo
4/5 · StrongIt’s a strong way to tell someone to fuck off, essentially saying 'go get fucked in the arse.'
stronza
4/5 · StrongIt's an insult aimed at women, similar to calling someone a 'bitch' in English. Literally, it translates to 'turd,' but that's not how it's used in conversation.
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