Contionary:kletva

Knašta

Alternative forms

• Qetva [çɛtva]

Pronunciation

(Knašta) IPA: /klɛtva/

Noun

kletva

1. To put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation

   Joj ǰin dag kletva!

   I'm screwed!

2. Used to express great displeasure with someone or something

   Kletva onas vošní!

   Screw you!

Interjection

kletva

1. Expressing dismay or discontent

   Kletva! Joj sen-œrta jo-ins brazatí!

   Dang it! I hurt my arm!

Usage notes

Kletva can be hard to translate, as it does not have a direct cognate in English. It is not a swear, nor is it purely inappropriate (although it is certainly not polite).

However, when used as an interjection, translating it as a swear or a euphemism of a swear is mandatory.

When used as a noun, you can choose whether to translate it as a swear or not, depending on your target audience.