kerhane
What does “kerhane” mean in English?
This is a coarse term for a brothel and can also be used to insult by implying disorder or chaos.
Literally “brothel”
It's typically directed at someone as an insult, akin to calling someone a 'whorehouse' in English, and carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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