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Rude Insults

тварь

tvar

Bastard; vile creature

Usage

As an insult it expresses hostility and contempt. In older or religious writing it can simply mean ‘creature’.

Related forms / spellings: твари

Example

Какая тварь сломала скамейку?

What bastard broke the bench?

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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