feck
word
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
If you think I'm doing that, you've got the wrong fecking person.
natural
He's always late, for feck's sake!
natural
I can't find my phone anywhere, feck it!
natural