swine
word
/ˈswaɪn/
swyne
/swˈaɪn/
swyne
Definition
'Swine' refers to a pig, especially as a farm animal. It can also be used as an insult for someone considered unpleasant or morally bad.
Usage & Nuances
'Swine' is formal and old-fashioned in its literal sense (farm animal); 'pig' is more common. As an insult, it's stronger and more literary than 'pig.' Rarely used in everyday speech except in science, agriculture, or figurative insults.
Spanish: cerdo - cerda - puerco (animal)Portuguese (BR): suíno - porcoPortuguese (PT): suíno - porcoChinese (Simplified): 猪Chinese (Traditional): 豬Hindi: सुअरArabic: خنزيرBengali: শূকর - অশুভ ব্যক্তি (অপমানজনকভাবে)Russian: свиньяJapanese: 豚 - 卑劣な人（侮辱的）Vietnamese: lợn - kẻ đểu giả (xúc phạm)Korean: 돼지 - 비열한 사람 (모욕적으로)Turkish: domuz - adi kişi (aşağılayıcı anlamda)Urdu: سور - گھٹیا انسان (توہین آمیز طور پر)Indonesian: babi - orang bajingan (secara menghina)
Example Sentences
The farmer keeps many swine on his land.
basic
Swine are raised for their meat.
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Scientists study diseases in swine.
basic
He acted like a complete swine at dinner.
natural
Some people treat others like swine, which is really unfair.
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Calling someone a swine is pretty harsh, so be careful.
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