What does “дерьмо” mean in English?
This means 'shit' or 'crap', and can also refer to something worthless. It's used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Literally “excrement”
You'd use it like you would 'shit' in English, either as an exclamation or to describe something you think is crap. It's informal and carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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Related Russian words
говно
3/5 · Vulgargovno
It means 'shit' and can refer to something of poor quality or contemptible. It's a straightforward insult or expression of disdain.
дерьмовый
3/5 · Vulgardermovy
It describes something as bad, lousy, or worthless. The literal translation relates to the quality of being 'shitty.'
говно собачье
3/5 · Vulgargovno sobachye
This is a dismissive way to call something worthless, essentially saying it's as bad as dog shit. It can also be used literally to refer to actual dog feces.
срать
3/5 · Vulgarsrat
This means to shit, used as a vulgar verb in everyday language. It literally translates to 'defecate.'
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