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Polish swear words
A guide to swearing in Polish: 89 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 Polish swear words
The recognisable everyday expressions, with what each one actually means.
- wypieprzać It’s a coarse way to tell someone to get lost or to throw them out. Essentially, it’s telling someone to leave you alone. 3/5 · Vulgar
- chuj This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' that doubles as a harsh personal insult. It's used to demean someone, often implying they're worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- cholerny Literally “cholera-related”. It’s used as an intensifier similar to 'damn' or 'damned.' It doesn’t usually refer to the disease itself. 2/5 · Coarse
- dupa Literally “buttocks”. It's a coarse term for someone's backside. It can also appear in various idiomatic expressions in Polish. 2/5 · Coarse
- duperele It refers to trivial things or unimportant rubbish. Essentially, it's a way of dismissing something as not worth your time. 2/5 · Coarse
- jajco It's coarse slang for a testicle and can also be used as a dismissive remark. The literal meaning is just 'egg,' which isn't offensive at all. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdoła It's an insult for someone who's clumsy or foolish, and can also refer to something trivial. The context really shapes its impact. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdzieć It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward term without any hidden meanings. 2/5 · Coarse
Milder expressions
Gentler exclamations and everyday grumbles.
- bzdury It means nonsense, often used to dismiss someone's claims as rubbish. It's a mild term without any harsh connotation. 1/5 · Mild
- cholerny Literally “cholera-related”. It’s used as an intensifier similar to 'damn' or 'damned.' It doesn’t usually refer to the disease itself. 2/5 · Coarse
- dupa Literally “buttocks”. It's a coarse term for someone's backside. It can also appear in various idiomatic expressions in Polish. 2/5 · Coarse
- duperele It refers to trivial things or unimportant rubbish. Essentially, it's a way of dismissing something as not worth your time. 2/5 · Coarse
- jajco It's coarse slang for a testicle and can also be used as a dismissive remark. The literal meaning is just 'egg,' which isn't offensive at all. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdoła It's an insult for someone who's clumsy or foolish, and can also refer to something trivial. The context really shapes its impact. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdzieć It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward term without any hidden meanings. 2/5 · Coarse
- rzygać It means to puke or vomit, often used to express disgust. 2/5 · Coarse
Stronger stuff
The heavier end of the scale — handle with care.
- chuj This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' that doubles as a harsh personal insult. It's used to demean someone, often implying they're worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- chujek Literally “little penis”. It's an insult for a nasty or contemptible person, effectively calling someone a 'little dick.' 4/5 · Strong
- chujnia It refers to a terrible situation or something that is worthless. It's a strong way to express disdain for something disappointing. 4/5 · Strong
- chujowo It means things are going badly or that something is shitty. It's often used to express dissatisfaction or disappointment. 4/5 · Strong
- chujowy Literally “penis-related”. It means something is shitty, lousy, or very bad. The literal translation relates to 'penis' but isn't used in that way in context. 4/5 · Strong
- ja pierdolę Literally “I fuck”. This is a strong expression of shock or frustration, akin to saying 'I can't believe this' or 'What the fuck.' 4/5 · Strong
- jebać Literally “have sex”. This is a very vulgar way to say 'to fuck.' It's used to express a strong sentiment or action. 4/5 · Strong
- jebany This term is used as a vulgar adjective or intensifier, often to emphasize something negatively. Literally, it translates to 'fucked,' but its meaning varies based on what it modifies. 4/5 · Strong
Polish insults
Words aimed at a person rather than shouted at the world.
- chuj This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' that doubles as a harsh personal insult. It's used to demean someone, often implying they're worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- chujek Literally “little penis”. It's an insult for a nasty or contemptible person, effectively calling someone a 'little dick.' 4/5 · Strong
- kutas This refers to the penis and is used as an insult similar to 'dick.' 4/5 · Strong
- spierdalać It means to get away or fuck off, used in a very aggressive manner. 4/5 · Strong
- wypierdalać It means to fuck off or get lost, often used to dismiss someone very rudely. It can also mean to throw something out. 4/5 · Strong
- dupek It's an insult meaning 'asshole' or 'jerk.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- fiut This is a vulgar term for 'penis' that can also be used as a personal insult. It’s often thrown around in a derogatory manner. 3/5 · Vulgar
- kurwidołek It's a derogatory term for a shabby or disreputable place, suggesting it's run-down or undesirable. 3/5 · Vulgar
Expressions & phrases
Multi-word expressions and set phrases.
- gówno prawda Literally “shit truth”. This means a blatant rejection of a claim, implying that it's completely false. It's not about actual truth but rather dismissing something as nonsense. 3/5 · Vulgar
- odwal się It means 'back off' or 'leave me alone.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- zesrać się It means to soil oneself or to be extremely frightened. The literal translation is 'shit oneself.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- ja pierdolę Literally “I fuck”. This is a strong expression of shock or frustration, akin to saying 'I can't believe this' or 'What the fuck.' 4/5 · Strong
How to pronounce them
An English-friendly “sounds like” cue for each.
- bzdury Sounds like “bz-DOO-ree”. 1/5 · Mild
- cholerny Sounds like “kho-LER-nee”. 2/5 · Coarse
- dupa Sounds like “DOO-pah”. 2/5 · Coarse
- duperele Sounds like “doo-peh-REH-leh”. 2/5 · Coarse
- jajco Sounds like “YAI-tso”. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdoła Sounds like “pyair-DOH-wah”. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdzieć Sounds like “PYERD-jetch”. 2/5 · Coarse
- rzygać Sounds like “ZHI-gach”. 2/5 · Coarse
Curious literal translations
What these expressions say word-for-word, versus what they really mean.
- cholerny Literally “cholera-related” — It’s used as an intensifier similar to 'damn' or 'damned.' It doesn’t usually refer to the disease itself. 2/5 · Coarse
- dupa Literally “buttocks” — It's a coarse term for someone's backside. It can also appear in various idiomatic expressions in Polish. 2/5 · Coarse
- gówno Literally “excrement” — This means 'shit' and can refer to something worthless or nonsense. It's a straightforward way to express disdain or frustration. 3/5 · Vulgar
- gówno prawda Literally “shit truth” — This means a blatant rejection of a claim, implying that it's completely false. It's not about actual truth but rather dismissing something as nonsense. 3/5 · Vulgar
- nasrać Literally “shit onto” — It means to shit on or in a place, often used literally. It can also refer to making a mess in a broader sense. 3/5 · Vulgar
- obsrać Literally “shit over” — This is a vulgar verb meaning to soil something with excrement or to express contempt. It can also imply a sense of fear when used reflexively. 3/5 · Vulgar
- obszczać Literally “piss over” — It means to urinate on something. It can also be used dismissively in a figurative sense. 3/5 · Vulgar
- osrać Literally “shit on” — It means to disregard or treat something with contempt. The literal sense refers to the act of shitting on something, which adds to its dismissive tone. 3/5 · Vulgar
How strong is Polish swearing?
Burn Rating spread across all 89 Polish entries (1 = mild, 5 = extreme).
- 1 · Mild 1
- 2 · Coarse 10
- 3 · Vulgar 35
- 4 · Strong 43
- 5 · Extreme 0
All Polish words A–Z
B
- burdel It refers to a mess or chaotic situation, but can also mean a brothel in a literal sense. It's often used to describe disarray rather than actual sex work. 3/5 · Vulgar
- bzdury It means nonsense, often used to dismiss someone's claims as rubbish. It's a mild term without any harsh connotation. 1/5 · Mild
C
- cholerny It’s used as an intensifier similar to 'damn' or 'damned.' It doesn’t usually refer to the disease itself. 2/5 · Coarse
- chuj This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' that doubles as a harsh personal insult. It's used to demean someone, often implying they're worthless or contemptible. 4/5 · Strong
- chujek It's an insult for a nasty or contemptible person, effectively calling someone a 'little dick.' 4/5 · Strong
- chujnia It refers to a terrible situation or something that is worthless. It's a strong way to express disdain for something disappointing. 4/5 · Strong
- chujowo It means things are going badly or that something is shitty. It's often used to express dissatisfaction or disappointment. 4/5 · Strong
- chujowy It means something is shitty, lousy, or very bad. The literal translation relates to 'penis' but isn't used in that way in context. 4/5 · Strong
D
- dupa It's a coarse term for someone's backside. It can also appear in various idiomatic expressions in Polish. 2/5 · Coarse
- dupek It's an insult meaning 'asshole' or 'jerk.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- duperele It refers to trivial things or unimportant rubbish. Essentially, it's a way of dismissing something as not worth your time. 2/5 · Coarse
F
G
- gówno This means 'shit' and can refer to something worthless or nonsense. It's a straightforward way to express disdain or frustration. 3/5 · Vulgar
- gówno prawda This means a blatant rejection of a claim, implying that it's completely false. It's not about actual truth but rather dismissing something as nonsense. 3/5 · Vulgar
J
- ja pierdolę This is a strong expression of shock or frustration, akin to saying 'I can't believe this' or 'What the fuck.' 4/5 · Strong
- jajco It's coarse slang for a testicle and can also be used as a dismissive remark. The literal meaning is just 'egg,' which isn't offensive at all. 2/5 · Coarse
- jebać This is a very vulgar way to say 'to fuck.' It's used to express a strong sentiment or action. 4/5 · Strong
- jebany This term is used as a vulgar adjective or intensifier, often to emphasize something negatively. Literally, it translates to 'fucked,' but its meaning varies based on what it modifies. 4/5 · Strong
K
- kurewstwo It refers to vile behavior or a dirty trick, often used to criticize someone's actions rather than their character. It doesn't specifically point to sex work despite the root word. 4/5 · Strong
- kurwidołek It's a derogatory term for a shabby or disreputable place, suggesting it's run-down or undesirable. 3/5 · Vulgar
- kutafon This is a vulgar insult used to refer to someone as a contemptible or foolish person. Literally, it translates to 'penis.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- kutas This refers to the penis and is used as an insult similar to 'dick.' 4/5 · Strong
N
- najebać This is a vulgar verb that means to do a lot of something, often used in the context of getting drunk when reflexively used. 4/5 · Strong
- najebany It means very drunk. It's a slang term used to describe someone who's had too much to drink. 4/5 · Strong
- nakurwiać It means to do something intensely or repeatedly, like working hard or making noise. The context will clarify what action is being referred to. 4/5 · Strong
- napieprzać It means to hit or do something intensely, often with a sense of urgency or aggression. It's somewhat less harsh than a similar Polish term. 3/5 · Vulgar
- napierdalać It means to hit or strike repeatedly, or to work extremely hard at something. It's quite a strong term in Polish. 4/5 · Strong
- nasrać It means to shit on or in a place, often used literally. It can also refer to making a mess in a broader sense. 3/5 · Vulgar
O
- obsrać This is a vulgar verb meaning to soil something with excrement or to express contempt. It can also imply a sense of fear when used reflexively. 3/5 · Vulgar
- obszczać It means to urinate on something. It can also be used dismissively in a figurative sense. 3/5 · Vulgar
- odjebać It refers to doing something outrageous or completely botching a task. The specific meaning can vary based on how it's used in a sentence. 4/5 · Strong
- odpieprzyć This is a coarse verb meaning to do something outrageous or ridiculous. When used reflexively, it serves as a command to back off or get lost. 3/5 · Vulgar
- odpierdalać This is a very vulgar way to describe someone acting outrageously or doing something bizarre. It can also be used to tell someone to stop interfering in a hostile manner. 4/5 · Strong
- odwal się It means 'back off' or 'leave me alone.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- opieprzyć It means to tell someone off sharply or to scold them. It's a direct way of expressing disapproval. 3/5 · Vulgar
- opierdolić This is a vulgar verb that can mean to scold someone or to consume something aggressively. Its exact meaning can change based on the context in which it's used. 4/5 · Strong
- osrać It means to disregard or treat something with contempt. The literal sense refers to the act of shitting on something, which adds to its dismissive tone. 3/5 · Vulgar
P
- pieprzony It means 'damned' or 'fucking' as an intensifier. It's not about actual seasoning, despite the literal translation of 'peppered.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- pieprzyć It means to fuck or talk nonsense, often used to disregard something. The literal translation is 'pepper,' which is neutral and not related to the vulgar use. 3/5 · Vulgar
- pierdoła It's an insult for someone who's clumsy or foolish, and can also refer to something trivial. The context really shapes its impact. 2/5 · Coarse
- pierdolić It means to fuck, but can also refer to talking nonsense or disregarding something. Context is key, as it’s not always sexual. 4/5 · Strong
- pierdolnąć It means to hit, fall, or do something suddenly, often with a sense of force or intensity. The exact meaning can change based on the context in which it's used. 4/5 · Strong
- pierdolnik It refers to a mess or a chaotic place. It's a vulgar term used to describe disorder or confusion. 3/5 · Vulgar
- pierdzieć It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward term without any hidden meanings. 2/5 · Coarse
- piździć This is a vulgar verb that describes something like biting cold or harsh wind, as well as hitting. The context is crucial to understand whether it's about the weather or an action. 4/5 · Strong
- podjebać It means to steal, copy, or betray someone, often in a sneaky or underhanded way. It's a bit like saying 'to rip off' in English. 4/5 · Strong
- podkurwiać It means to annoy or irritate someone, often in a persistent way. 4/5 · Strong
- podpierdolić This is a vulgar verb that means to steal or to inform on someone, depending on the context. It carries a strong connotation of betrayal or dishonesty. 4/5 · Strong
- popieprzyć It means to mess something up or get things confused. 3/5 · Vulgar
- popierdalać It means to move or work very fast, often with a sense of urgency or chaos. It's a rough term that conveys a vigorous action. 4/5 · Strong
- popierdolić It means to mix things up, botch something, or talk nonsense. It's often used to describe a situation where someone is making a mess of things or rambling incoherently. 4/5 · Strong
- posrać It means to shit, but it can also refer to messing something up. The literal sense is straightforward and relates to defecation. 3/5 · Vulgar
- przejebać It means to lose, waste, or ruin something, often with a sense of frustration. It can refer to money, a game, or an opportunity gone wrong. 4/5 · Strong
- przepierdolić It means to squander or lose something badly, often used in the context of money or competitions. 4/5 · Strong
- przyjebać It means to hit or to deliver harsh criticism in a very vulgar way. It's often used in a context where someone is being really blunt or aggressive with their words. 4/5 · Strong
- przypierdolić This is a very vulgar way to say 'to hit hard' or 'to attack verbally.' It conveys a sense of aggression, whether physical or verbal. 4/5 · Strong
- przysrać It means to make a cutting remark or insult someone directly. It's often used in a figurative sense to express verbal hostility. 3/5 · Vulgar
R
- rozjebać It means to smash, wreck, or thoroughly defeat something. It's not always about physical destruction; it can refer to a complete failure or overwhelming loss as well. 4/5 · Strong
- rozpierdolić It means to destroy, scatter, or wreck something in a very intense way. It's a strong term that conveys a sense of total devastation. 4/5 · Strong
- ruchać It means to have sex, specifically in a crude way. It's a vulgar term for fucking. 4/5 · Strong
- rzygać It means to puke or vomit, often used to express disgust. 2/5 · Coarse
S
- spieprzać It means to flee or get out, often used in a dismissive context. In commands, it can be interpreted as 'bugger off.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- spieprzyć It means to screw up or ruin something. It's not related to fleeing, despite sounding similar in English. 3/5 · Vulgar
- spierdalać It means to get away or fuck off, used in a very aggressive manner. 4/5 · Strong
- spierdolić It means to ruin, botch, or leave abruptly, and is very vulgar. The context of the sentence clarifies which meaning is intended. 4/5 · Strong
- srać This is a vulgar verb meaning to shit. It can be used both literally and idiomatically. 3/5 · Vulgar
- sraczka It's a coarse term for diarrhoea. Used to describe the unpleasant condition in a blunt way. 2/5 · Coarse
- srajdek It's a coarse term used to describe a brat or an insignificant young person. The literal translation is 'little shitter.' 2/5 · Coarse
- syf It refers to filth, a mess, or something disgusting. While it literally translates to 'syphilis,' that's not how it's used in everyday conversation. 2/5 · Coarse
- szczać It means to urinate, specifically in a vulgar sense. It's a straightforward term for 'piss.' 3/5 · Vulgar
U
W
- wkurwiać It means to seriously annoy or piss someone off. 4/5 · Strong
- włazidupstwo It refers to sycophancy or brown-nosing, essentially someone who is overly submissive or flattering to gain favor. The literal translation, 'arse-crawling,' emphasizes the servile nature of the behavior. 3/5 · Vulgar
- wpieprzać It refers to eating greedily or intruding into someone else's business. It can imply a lack of manners or consideration. 3/5 · Vulgar
- wpierdalać This is a very vulgar verb used for eating or interfering in a way that's aggressive or intrusive. It implies a sense of forcefulness or intensity in the action. 4/5 · Strong
- wyjebać It means to throw out, dismiss, or strike something. The context usually clarifies the action being described. 4/5 · Strong
- wypieprzać It’s a coarse way to tell someone to get lost or to throw them out. Essentially, it’s telling someone to leave you alone. 3/5 · Vulgar
- wypierdalać It means to fuck off or get lost, often used to dismiss someone very rudely. It can also mean to throw something out. 4/5 · Strong
- wypierdek It's a contemptuous way to insult someone, implying they're insignificant or worthless. Literally, it translates to 'little fart.' 3/5 · Vulgar
Z
- zajebać This is a very vulgar term that means to steal, hit, or kill, depending on the context. It's a harsh word used in serious situations. 4/5 · Strong
- zajebiście It means 'fucking brilliantly' or 'extremely well.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- zajebisty It's a positive adjective meaning excellent or fucking great. Despite its positive connotation, it's still quite rude. 3/5 · Vulgar
- zapieprzać It means to work hard or move quickly, often with a sense of urgency. It's a coarse term that reflects effort or speed. 3/5 · Vulgar
- zapierdalać It means to work or move extremely fast or intensely. It's a more intense version of a similar term. 4/5 · Strong
- zapierdolić This is a very vulgar verb that means to steal or to hit, depending on the context. It's not always about violence, but it can imply aggression. 4/5 · Strong
- zasrać It means to soil or mess something up, often used in a figurative sense. The literal translation is 'cover in shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- zesrać się It means to soil oneself or to be extremely frightened. The literal translation is 'shit oneself.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- zjebać It means to scold or mess something up, often in a very intense way. Depending on how it's used, it can also imply exhausting someone or something. 4/5 · Strong