dracului
What does “dracului” mean in English?
It’s used as an intensifier similar to 'damn' or 'the hell.' Literally, it translates to 'of the devil.'
Literally “of the devil”
You might hear it in exclamations or phrases, often to emphasize frustration or surprise, and it carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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