How to Say ‘What a bastard’ in Italian
Che bastardo
keh bah-STAR-doh
[keh bah-STAR-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Che] before a noun can mean 'what a ...': [che bastardo], [che casino], [che fortuna]. It's a very common way to react emotionally.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This can be said about someone rather than straight to their face, so it may sound more like a comment than an open confrontation. Tone decides whether it's angry, admiring in a rough way, or joking.
Phrase Breakdown
Che
[keh]
what a / such a
Here 'che' expresses judgment or emphasis, like 'what a...'.
Mi ha rubato il posto: che bastardo.
He stole my spot: what a bastard.
bastardo
[bah-STAR-doh]
bastard
A harsh insult for someone seen as nasty, unfair, or cruel.
Mi ha rubato il posto: che bastardo.
He stole my spot: what a bastard.
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