What does “срање” mean in English?
It refers to a mess, nonsense, or a bad situation. Literally, it translates to 'shit.'
Literally “shit”
It's often used in a similar way to 'shit' in English, whether as an exclamation or to describe something unpleasant. It's informal and can express frustration or disappointment.
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гузица
2/5 · Coarseguzica
This refers to the buttocks, specifically in a coarse or informal way. It's essentially the Serbian equivalent of 'arse.'
пишање
2/5 · Coarsepišanje
It refers to the act of urinating, used as a coarse bodily term. It's not an insult on its own but rather a straightforward reference to the action.
дркање
3/5 · Vulgardrkanje
This term refers to masturbation or doing something pointless. The literal translation is 'wanking.'
копиле
3/5 · Vulgarkopile
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.
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