verb

fottere

screw · screw over

Verbo volgare che può significare avere un rapporto sessuale oppure ingannare qualcuno. È considerato offensivo e va usato con cautela.

Word: fottere

Language: Italian


Meaning:

"Fottere" is an Italian vulgar verb meaning "to screw," "to f*,"** or "to cheat/trick" depending on the context.


Detailed Explanation:

  1. Primary meaning:

    • It is a coarse or obscene way to say "to have sex" (specifically, to have sexual intercourse, often in an aggressive or crude tone).
    • Example: Loro stanno fottere. ("They are f***ing.")
  2. Secondary meaning:

    • It can also be used figuratively to mean "to cheat," "to trick," or "to deceive" someone, e.g., to "mess someone over" or "screw someone over" in a situation.
    • Example: Mi ha fotto con quel contratto. ("He screwed me with that contract.")

Parts:

  • Verb
  • Regular -ere verb conjugation but irregular usage in slang/informal registers.

Synonyms:

  • For the sexual meaning (informal, very crude):

    • scopare (still vulgar but less harsh)
    • copulare (more formal/biological)
  • For the "cheat/trick" meaning:

    • ingannare (to deceive)
    • fregare (to fool, to cheat)
    • truffare (to swindle)

Antonyms:

  • Sexual context

    • abstain (to not have sex)
    • rispettare (to respect, opposite in tone)
  • Figurative (cheating context)

    • aiutare (to help)
    • rispettare (to respect, not to deceive)

Notes:

  • This word is highly offensive and vulgar and should be used with great caution, especially in formal or polite settings.
  • It's often heard in street language, slang, or expressive/emotional speech.

In summary:
"fottere" is a strong vulgar verb primarily meaning to have sex, but also used figuratively to mean to cheat or deceive someone. Use sparingly and aware of the register.

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Examples

Lui ha fottuto tutti nel gioco.verb

He screwed everyone in the game.

Perché cerchi sempre di fottere gli altri durante le trattative?verb

Why do you always try to screw others during negotiations?

Non voglio fottere nessuno questa volta, perché preferisco essere chiaro fin dall’inizio.verb

I don't want to screw over anyone this time, because I prefer to be clear from the beginning.

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