German · Words You'll Hear But Must Never Say
Fotze
FOT-suh · /ˈfɔt.sə/
The nuclear misogynist insult — 'cunt'
nuclear/taboo — comprehension only, never recommended
Literally
"(Vulgar term for the vulva)"
Word-for-word — which is rarely what it means.
How to use it
About as violent as German gets against a woman — genuinely nuclear, and a serious Beleidigung in court. A regional twist for travellers: in Bavaria and Austria "eine Fotze" can also mean a slap in the face ("Ich hau dir a Fotzn"), which confuses outsiders no end, but it remains crude everywhere. Understand it; do not deploy it.
Heard in the wild
(Comprehension only — never to be spoken.)
(Recognise it; never use it.)
Where it lands
Germany (insult); Bavaria/Austria also = a slap
Quick answers
- What does "Fotze" mean?
- In German, "Fotze" means "The nuclear misogynist insult — 'cunt'". Literally it's "(Vulgar term for the vulva)". About as violent as German gets against a woman — genuinely nuclear, and a serious Beleidigung in court. A regional twist for travellers: in Bavaria and Austria "eine Fotze" can also mean a slap in the face ("Ich hau dir a Fotzn"), which confuses outsiders no end, but it remains crude everywhere. Understand it; do not deploy it.
- Is "Fotze" offensive?
- Yes — very. It rates 5/5 on the Punch-o-Meter (Do not deploy). nuclear/taboo — comprehension only, never recommended. Read the usage note before you even think about it.
- How do you pronounce "Fotze"?
- Say it "FOT-suh" — capitals mark the stressed syllable. In IPA: ˈfɔt.sə.
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