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What is the most used curse word?
The word f-u-c-k is one of the most widely recognized swear words in the English language.
Can you swear on Dutch TV?
Swearing is totally allowed on Dutch television.
What are swearing words?
A swear word is a word or phrase that’s generally considered blasphemous, obscene, vulgar, or otherwise offensive. These are also called bad words, obscenities, expletives, dirty words, profanities, and four-letter words. The act of using a swear word is known as swearing or cursing.
Are there any Dutch swear words that are very insulting?
Even simple Dutch swear words can be very insulting. There are many trends in Dutch profanity. Some of the Dutch words used for insults are often related to social taboos and diseases. 16th-century diseases, in particular, often make an appearance in Dutch profanity.
Do the Dutch curse a lot?
The Dutch people are known for their creativity when it comes to creating curses. Dutch profanity is something that people should fear. The Dutch do not use their curses for mild insult, instead, they go all out. Even simple Dutch swear words can be very insulting. There are many trends in Dutch profanity.
What are some Dutch words to say when you’re unhappy?
Without the need for slurring out diseases, there are words/phrases you can say to express your discontent. Rot op! (go away). Potverdorie! (goshdarnit, it’s what Ned Flanders would use if he were Dutch) Pannenkoek (All-time favourite. It literally means pancake. Yes, you can call someone a pancake) Shit (the Dutch like swearing in English)
What are some Dutch phrases that are hard to get used to?
That’s hard to get used to for outsiders, as most western cultures often ask others opinions only when it is expected that the other person will agree with them. If a Dutch person has been dishonest and someone else finds out, then “the monkey has come out of the sleeve” or “ De aap is uit de mouw gekomen .”