Feck Meaning in English
word
ˈfɛk
FEK
fˈɛk
FEK
Definition
An informal Irish expression used to show surprise, annoyance, or emphasis. It is a milder form of the English swear word 'fuck', mainly used in Ireland.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in Ireland and Irish English; considered milder and more acceptable in conversation than 'fuck', but still recognized as a form of swearing. Common in TV shows like 'Father Ted'. Not used in formal or professional contexts.
Spanish: maldita sea (irlanda) - diablos (irlanda) - joder (eufemismo; irlanda)Portuguese (BR): caramba (irlandês) - droga (irlandês) - porra (eufemismo; irlandês)Portuguese (PT): bolas (irlandês) - raios (irlandês) - porra (eufemismo; irlandês)Chinese (Simplified): 见鬼 (爱尔兰英语俚语) - 妈的 (爱尔兰英语缓和说法)Chinese (Traditional): 見鬼 (愛爾蘭英語俚語) - 媽的 (愛爾蘭英語緩和說法)Hindi: धत्तेरे (आयरिश अंग्रेज़ी) - धिक्कार है (आयरिश अंग्रेज़ी, हल्का गाली)Arabic: تبا (عبارة مخففة؛ أيرلندا)Bengali: ফ্যাক (আয়ারল্যান্ডীয় অপশব্দ)Russian: чёрт (мягкое ругательство) - блин (ирландское, мягкое)Japanese: フェック（アイルランドの軽い罵り言葉）Vietnamese: feck (từ chửi nhẹ của Ireland)Korean: 퍽 (아일랜드식 욕설, 순화된)Turkish: feck (İrlanda'da hafif küfür)Urdu: فیک (آئرش نرم گالی)Indonesian: feck (chửi nhẹ kiểu Ireland)
Example Sentences
Why the feck did you do that?
basic
Oh feck, I forgot my keys again!
basic
What the feck is going on here?
basic
He's always late, for feck's sake!
natural
I can't find my phone anywhere, feck it!
natural
If you think I'm doing that, you've got the wrong fecking person.
natural