Meaning
shit, crap
- shit, crap, feces
- rubbish, junk
- shit! (exclamation)
In a sentence
Che merda, ho perso il treno di nuovo.
What crap, I missed the train again.
Ho pestato una merda di cane sul marciapiede.
I stepped in dog shit on the sidewalk.
Non dire merda davanti ai bambini, dai.
Don't say shit in front of the kids, come on.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| merda | feminine · singular |
| merde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very vulgar in all contexts. Use only with friends or in strong emotional speech; avoid in formal, professional, or polite situations.
- Stronger and cruder than cacca. Cacca is childlike or softened; merda sounds adult, blunt, and often aggressive.
- Common in exclamations like Merda! or Che merda!, but not suitable for careful or respectful conversation.