Is it OK to swear in a different language?

Learning expletives in a new language can be fun, but it’ll never replace your mother tongue’s profanity. There’s more swearing on television than ever before, and even cursing at work is considered acceptable in a lot of places these days (assuming you’re not swearing at someone).

What languages do not swear?

It’s been suggested people can’t swear in Japanese or Finnish, but the rumours are wrong in both cases – the only languages in which one cannot swear are ‘artificial’ ones such as Esperanto.

What is the difference between American and British swear words?

Even within a language, there can be differences in swearing culture. The British use “cunt” with wild abandon, whereas in the United States, it is probably the most taboo word. This has caused many an American tourist (including myself) to be scandalized.

What are some swear words that are commonly used in France?

France is infamous for its sexually liberal citizens, and French swear words are – perhaps unsurprisingly – often sexual in nature. “Whorehouse!” ( bordel) is used to describe a mess or as a general swear word, much like “shit” in English “Whore” ( salope/pétasse/poufiasse/pute ).

Does swearing make you stronger?

Repeating curse words when you’re performing an athletic feat can make you stronger. People who swear more even seem to lie less. Basically, swearing makes you a powerful human incapable of deception. Though swearing has a number of advantages, there is one context in which it’s disappointingly unsatisfying: a different language.

How long does it take to learn to swear in Spanish?

All it takes is 90 days. Tap this link to find out more. Spanish: “I shit in the milk!” Swearing in Spanish is easy. Just put together any combination of the following phrases in almost any order: your mother, the milk, I shit in, I shit on, whore, and the communion bread.