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wygląda na to że nie zrozumieliśmy się :(
rowniez zycze przyjemnego dnia. i do zobaczenia
Jul 8, 2004 14:48
20 yrs ago
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Polish term

dupa

Non-PRO Polish to English Other Linguistics
Some one called me "dupa". What does that mean?
Proposed translations (English)
5 +7 Polish word, explanation below
5 stupid fool
4 as far as i know :-))

Discussion

Monika Leit Jul 8, 2004:
Ist das wirklich ein deutsches Wort? Wenn ja, in welchem Zusammenhang?

Proposed translations

+7
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Polish word, explanation below

if a man calls that a woman, he means 'chick'
fajna dupa - cool chick

however it's strongly colloquial, close to vulgar, since the primary meaning of 'dupa' is 'ass'

you can also call someone that name in a different situation to indicate that they're not quite bright

depends on your 'context'
HTH
Peer comment(s):
agree lim0nka : nice explanation :o)
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agree Anna Bittner
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agree maciejm
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agree Kalip
1 hr
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agree dorotrusty : I wouldn't put better myself
6 hrs
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agree JamesBarto
1 day 36 mins
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agree leff
10 days
dzięki
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3 mins

stupid fool

Was this in German?? if yes it means stupid fool

I know that because someone called me this to ((-:

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Note added at 5 mins (2004-07-08 14:54:04 GMT)
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It is dialect and happend probably in Bavaria or Swabia right?

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Note added at 27 mins (2004-07-08 15:16:37 GMT)
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http://www.kmosler.de/Sprache/Woerterlisten/OS-Woerter.html

Dieser Ausdruck hat zwar die Herkunft vom Schlesischen, wird aber im Schwabenländle benützt um einen Tölpel zu beschimpfen

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http://www.appeleshof.de/dialekt/Seite6.htm
Peer comment(s):
neutral tectranslate ITS GmbH : You mean Duppel? Confidence level 5 may be a tad high here, don't you think? Anyway, Duppel is a Swabian way of saying someone is clumsy or slow on the uptake - it is often used in a rather affectionate way: "Oh, du alter Duppel", not meaning to insult.
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7 hrs

as far as i know :-))

it means 'ass' in Polish. The application of the term (and relevant meanings) varies :-)) and, actually, quite similar to the English usage. And, yes, it is colloquial.

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and it\'s not a four-legged long-eared animal :-))
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