What does “хер” mean in English?
This is a coarse term for 'penis' and is often used as a substitute for stronger swearing. It's commonly employed in dismissive or derogatory contexts.
Literally “penis”
You might hear it in informal settings, similar to how 'dick' is used in English, often to insult or belittle someone. It's not as strong as some other Russian swear words but still carries a punch.
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Related Russian words
херовый
3/5 · Vulgarkherovy
It means lousy or shitty, used to describe something that's really not good. It's a bit less harsh than хуёвый, but still pretty rude.
хрен
2/5 · Coarsekhren
This term literally means 'horseradish' but is often used as a mild-to-coarse substitute for stronger swearing, especially in sexual contexts.
на хер
3/5 · Vulgarna kher
This phrase is used to dismiss something or someone emphatically, similar to saying 'fuck off' in English. It's a bit less intense than the more common 'на хуй.'
трахать
3/5 · Vulgartrakhat
It means to have sex, used in a straightforward sense. The literal translation is 'bang.'
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