gówno
What does “gówno” mean in English?
This means 'shit' and can refer to something worthless or nonsense. It's a straightforward way to express disdain or frustration.
Literally “excrement”
It's similar to calling something 'shit' in English, often used informally and can be an exclamation or descriptor, not always aimed at a person.
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Related Polish words
gówno prawda
3/5 · VulgarThis 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.
nasrać
3/5 · VulgarIt means to shit on or in a place, often used literally. It can also refer to making a mess in a broader sense.
srać
3/5 · VulgarThis is a vulgar verb meaning to shit. It can be used both literally and idiomatically.
zesrać się
3/5 · VulgarIt means to soil oneself or to be extremely frightened. The literal translation is 'shit oneself.'
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