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Mild Words & phrases

на фига́

na figa

What the heck for; why on earth

Usage

Questions the purpose of something, often dismissively. Compare на фиг, which can mean ‘away’.

Related forms / spellings: нафига

Example

На фига мы взяли три зонта?

What the heck did we bring three umbrellas for?

Intensity is approximate and depends on context and tone. English translations are approximate equivalents. This curated selection is not a complete dictionary; mild expressions can still be inappropriate in formal conversation.

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