How to Say ‘Go to hell’ in Italian
Vaffanculo
vahf-fahn-KOO-loh
[vahf-fahn-KOO-loh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vaffanculo] is a fused form of [va'] + [a] + [fanculo]. You'll often hear the shorter, mashed-together version in fast angry speech.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is one of the strongest common Italian insults. It is much harsher than a casual complaint like [merda].
Phrase Breakdown
Vaffanculo
[vahf-fahn-KOO-loh]
fuck off
A very strong vulgar command telling someone to go away offensively.
Se continui a insultarmi, ti dirò «Vaffanculo».
If you keep insulting me, I’ll tell you “Fuck off.”
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