What does “копиле” mean in English?
It's an insult that refers to someone as an 'illegitimate child,' akin to calling someone a bastard. It's a derogatory term that implies a negative judgment about their parentage.
Literally “illegitimate child”
Typically used as a direct insult, it carries a weight similar to calling someone a bastard in English, and it's considered quite offensive.
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