What does “засрать” mean in English?
It means to dirty or spoil something, often in a messy way. Literally, it translates to 'cover in shit.'
Literally “cover in shit”
It's used as a verb, similar to saying 'to mess up' or 'to screw up' in English. It can be used both literally and figuratively, and it carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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Related Russian words
насрать
3/5 · Vulgarnasrat
It means to not give a shit about something. The literal translation is 'to shit onto,' which emphasizes a lack of concern.
посрать
3/5 · Vulgarposrat
It means 'to have a shit' and can also imply disregarding something in certain contexts.
просрать
3/5 · Vulgarprosrat
It means to squander or lose an opportunity, often in a careless way. The literal translation is 'shit away.'
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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