Language
Turkish swear words
A guide to swearing in Turkish: 40 words and phrases from the Swear Atlas catalogue, organised from mild to strong and explained in plain English. Every entry links to its full page with meaning, pronunciation and a 1–5 Burn Rating.
Common Turkish swear words
The recognisable everyday expressions, with what each one actually means.
- sik This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' and can also function as a verb. It's not used in polite conversation. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir It's a strong dismissal or exclamation similar to 'fuck off.' 4/5 · Strong
- cenabet It refers to someone who is considered ritually impure after sex, often used as a disparaging label. While it has a religious context, it can also imply a lack of moral standing in a more casual sense. 2/5 · Coarse
- çük This is a childish or coarse term for 'penis.' It's a more informal way to refer to male anatomy. 2/5 · Coarse
- bok It means 'shit' and can refer to something worthless or be used as an exclamation. It's a straightforward term for excrement. 3/5 · Vulgar
- bok yemek It means to do something foolish or objectionable. Literally, it translates to 'eat shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- boklu Literally “with shit”. It means covered in shit or filthy. It's used to describe something that is dirty or disgusting. 3/5 · Vulgar
- boktan It means something is shitty, lousy, or worthless. Literally, it translates to 'from shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
Stronger stuff
The heavier end of the scale — handle with care.
- amcık This is a very vulgar term for vulva, often used in a derogatory manner. It's a crude anatomical reference that carries a lot of weight in Turkish. 5/5 · Extreme
- amına koyayım This is a very vulgar curse or exclamation, often used to express frustration or anger. While it literally means 'let me put it in the vulva,' the sexual connotation is usually not the focus in casual use. 5/5 · Extreme
- amcık hoşafı It's a derogatory term for a contemptible fool. The literal translation, 'cunt compote,' adds a layer of absurdity to the insult. 4/5 · Strong
- amsalak It's a derogatory term for a foolish man who is overly focused on sex. It implies a lack of intelligence or depth. 4/5 · Strong
- dalyarak It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or a dickhead. The literal translation, 'branch penis,' isn't used literally but rather as a creative way to insult someone's intelligence. 4/5 · Strong
- gavat Literally “cuckold/pimp”. This is a strong insult aimed at a contemptible man, implying he's weak or despicable. Its roots are sexual, relating to cuckoldry or pimping, but it's not used literally. 4/5 · Strong
- götlek Literally “arse-related”. This is a vulgar personal insult similar to calling someone an 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- hassiktir This is a strong expression of shock or disbelief, often used when something unexpected happens. It conveys a sense of being taken aback or overwhelmed. 4/5 · Strong
Turkish insults
Words aimed at a person rather than shouted at the world.
- amcık hoşafı It's a derogatory term for a contemptible fool. The literal translation, 'cunt compote,' adds a layer of absurdity to the insult. 4/5 · Strong
- amsalak It's a derogatory term for a foolish man who is overly focused on sex. It implies a lack of intelligence or depth. 4/5 · Strong
- dalyarak It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or a dickhead. The literal translation, 'branch penis,' isn't used literally but rather as a creative way to insult someone's intelligence. 4/5 · Strong
- gavat Literally “cuckold/pimp”. This is a strong insult aimed at a contemptible man, implying he's weak or despicable. Its roots are sexual, relating to cuckoldry or pimping, but it's not used literally. 4/5 · Strong
- götlek Literally “arse-related”. This is a vulgar personal insult similar to calling someone an 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- pezevenk It's a strong personal insult similar to calling someone a bastard or scoundrel. While it literally means 'pimp', it's often used in a non-literal sense to demean someone. 4/5 · Strong
- piç Literally “child born outside marriage”. It's a strong insult similar to calling someone a bastard. It carries a stigmatizing connotation related to their birth status. 4/5 · Strong
- sikik It's a vulgar insult for someone or something considered useless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'fucked', but it’s not always about sex. 4/5 · Strong
Expressions & phrases
Multi-word expressions and set phrases.
- bok yemek It means to do something foolish or objectionable. Literally, it translates to 'eat shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- lanet olası This phrase means 'damned' or 'accursed', often used to express frustration or annoyance. Its literal translation is 'may it be cursed.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- lanet olsun This is an exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance, similar to saying 'damn it.' It literally translates to 'let it be cursed.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- otuz bir This is a slang term for masturbation in Turkish, using the number thirty-one as a euphemism. 3/5 · Vulgar
- otuz birci This is a slang term for someone who masturbates, often used as an insult. It literally translates to 'thirty-one person.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- amcık hoşafı It's a derogatory term for a contemptible fool. The literal translation, 'cunt compote,' adds a layer of absurdity to the insult. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir git Literally “fuck off, go”. This is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off or go away. It's a direct and hostile dismissal. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir ol git This is a forceful way to tell someone to get lost, expressing strong hostility. It's a more intense version of simply saying 'go away.' 4/5 · Strong
How to pronounce them
An English-friendly “sounds like” cue for each.
- cenabet Sounds like “jeh-NAH-bet”. 2/5 · Coarse
- çük Sounds like “chook”. 2/5 · Coarse
- bok Sounds like “bok”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- bok yemek Sounds like “bok yeh-MEK”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- boklu Sounds like “BOK-loo”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- boktan Sounds like “bok-TAN”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- domalmak Sounds like “do-MAL-mak”. 3/5 · Vulgar
- göt Sounds like “goht”. 3/5 · Vulgar
Curious literal translations
What these expressions say word-for-word, versus what they really mean.
- boklu Literally “with shit” — It means covered in shit or filthy. It's used to describe something that is dirty or disgusting. 3/5 · Vulgar
- göt Literally “buttocks” — It's a vulgar term for the backside. It can also be used more broadly in insults. 3/5 · Vulgar
- gavat Literally “cuckold/pimp” — This is a strong insult aimed at a contemptible man, implying he's weak or despicable. Its roots are sexual, relating to cuckoldry or pimping, but it's not used literally. 4/5 · Strong
- götlek Literally “arse-related” — This is a vulgar personal insult similar to calling someone an 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
- piç Literally “child born outside marriage” — It's a strong insult similar to calling someone a bastard. It carries a stigmatizing connotation related to their birth status. 4/5 · Strong
- sikmek Literally “have sex” — This is a very vulgar way to say 'to fuck.' It’s a direct reference to sexual intercourse, used in a crude context. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir git Literally “fuck off, go” — This is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off or go away. It's a direct and hostile dismissal. 4/5 · Strong
How strong is Turkish swearing?
Burn Rating spread across all 40 Turkish entries (1 = mild, 5 = extreme).
- 1 · Mild 0
- 2 · Coarse 2
- 3 · Vulgar 18
- 4 · Strong 18
- 5 · Extreme 2
All Turkish words A–Z
A
- amcık This is a very vulgar term for vulva, often used in a derogatory manner. It's a crude anatomical reference that carries a lot of weight in Turkish. 5/5 · Extreme
- amcık hoşafı It's a derogatory term for a contemptible fool. The literal translation, 'cunt compote,' adds a layer of absurdity to the insult. 4/5 · Strong
- amına koyayım This is a very vulgar curse or exclamation, often used to express frustration or anger. While it literally means 'let me put it in the vulva,' the sexual connotation is usually not the focus in casual use. 5/5 · Extreme
- amsalak It's a derogatory term for a foolish man who is overly focused on sex. It implies a lack of intelligence or depth. 4/5 · Strong
B
- bok It means 'shit' and can refer to something worthless or be used as an exclamation. It's a straightforward term for excrement. 3/5 · Vulgar
- bok yemek It means to do something foolish or objectionable. Literally, it translates to 'eat shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- boklu It means covered in shit or filthy. It's used to describe something that is dirty or disgusting. 3/5 · Vulgar
- boktan It means something is shitty, lousy, or worthless. Literally, it translates to 'from shit.' 3/5 · Vulgar
Ç
D
- dalyarak It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or a dickhead. The literal translation, 'branch penis,' isn't used literally but rather as a creative way to insult someone's intelligence. 4/5 · Strong
- domalmak This means 'bend over' and can refer to a vulgar sexual position or be used as a degrading command. It's not always abusive, but context matters. 3/5 · Vulgar
G
- gavat This is a strong insult aimed at a contemptible man, implying he's weak or despicable. Its roots are sexual, relating to cuckoldry or pimping, but it's not used literally. 4/5 · Strong
- göt It's a vulgar term for the backside. It can also be used more broadly in insults. 3/5 · Vulgar
- götlalesi This is a humorous insult for someone considered foolish. It literally translates to 'arse tulip,' which adds a playful twist to the insult. 3/5 · Vulgar
- götlek This is a vulgar personal insult similar to calling someone an 'arsehole.' 4/5 · Strong
K
L
- lanet olası This phrase means 'damned' or 'accursed', often used to express frustration or annoyance. Its literal translation is 'may it be cursed.' 3/5 · Vulgar
- lanet olsun This is an exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance, similar to saying 'damn it.' It literally translates to 'let it be cursed.' 3/5 · Vulgar
O
P
- pezevenk It's a strong personal insult similar to calling someone a bastard or scoundrel. While it literally means 'pimp', it's often used in a non-literal sense to demean someone. 4/5 · Strong
- piç It's a strong insult similar to calling someone a bastard. It carries a stigmatizing connotation related to their birth status. 4/5 · Strong
Ş
S
- sik This is a very vulgar term for 'penis' and can also function as a verb. It's not used in polite conversation. 4/5 · Strong
- sikertmek This means to screw up or ruin something for someone, essentially to fuck them over. The exact meaning can vary based on the context in which it's used. 4/5 · Strong
- sikeyim This is a strong curse or exclamation that can express frustration or anger. Literally, it translates to 'let me fuck,' which adds a layer of intensity to its usage. 4/5 · Strong
- sikik It's a vulgar insult for someone or something considered useless or contemptible. The literal translation is 'fucked', but it’s not always about sex. 4/5 · Strong
- sikimsonik This is a vulgar, humorous way to describe something as absurd or nonsensical. 3/5 · Vulgar
- sikko It means something is lousy or worthless. It's a derogatory term used to express disdain. 3/5 · Vulgar
- sikmek This is a very vulgar way to say 'to fuck.' It’s a direct reference to sexual intercourse, used in a crude context. 4/5 · Strong
- siktiğimin It's a vulgar intensifier similar to saying 'fucking' in English, used to emphasize something. It literally translates to 'that I fucked,' but it's not meant to be taken literally. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir It's a strong dismissal or exclamation similar to 'fuck off.' 4/5 · Strong
- siktir git This is a strong way to tell someone to fuck off or go away. It's a direct and hostile dismissal. 4/5 · Strong
- siktir ol git This is a forceful way to tell someone to get lost, expressing strong hostility. It's a more intense version of simply saying 'go away.' 4/5 · Strong
- sıçmak This is a coarse way to say 'to shit.' It literally translates to 'defecate.' 3/5 · Vulgar