Quite sure manoce. You must take into account the role that Latin played all over Europe in the middle ages and the role it played in Polish gentry untill XVIIIth century... and finally the role Poland played among slavic nations from XVth till early XVIIth century. The ethymology of the word "kurwa" has been explained to me in such a way as described by a Professor of Polonistic studies... I have no reason not to belive in this particular explanaition as I do acknowledge the authority of that person in this particular subject
There is another word in Russian and Ukrainian (at least those who live in central and Eastern Ukraine), which is - SUKA (stress on the first syllable). But I would say that a counterpart word to "kurwa" in Russian is BLYAD'.
oh yes.. im stupid (i mistaken one polish curse for russian ) thx for info, frog still it seems to be very questionable theory.. i'll keep you informed with my searchings here ____ edit: what role played Poland among slavic nations from 15th till 17th century? except of influence on Ukraina? but i can see.. it has some logics.. when czech lands moved from eastern part of christianity (staroslovenstina) to western and that brough latin with itself (say 10th century), cultural developement of Poland and czech lands went hand in hand -- Mesek I. had czech wife who brought many priests with here to Poland, then there was sv. Vojtech (wojtyla??) - again coming from bohemia, bringing christianity and latin - so its possible that this word has its roots here later to ukraine it could be brought by polish ppl to slovenia.. ? they would have to invent the meaning of such word by themselves... tho czech king once was able to get control over their land.. but cultural impact was insignificant...
@manoce Still, Slovenian church was Catholic and not Orthodox- hence the greater influence of Latin upon local language.
@frog-- and serbian? and slovenians.. their cultural language was latin.. ok.. but what are the chances they interpreted that word the same way.. or.. was it used in church's latin.. this word .. in such relation generally - by latin or german priests as well? that would explain it of course
Well ronin, if that's what you look like then you've got quite a fan-club... btw I'll be going to university near your home pretty soon (Leuven, Belgium, that's where Stella originates from) <Z>
Russians too "Kurva". Verb "skurvit'sya" is very common. BTW, what beer is that? I usually drink "Obolon'" Light in 1L plastic bubbles, it's easy to carry it everywhere, tasty and cheaper then Russian beer in glass bottles.. I look almost like that guys from "Don't be a menace to Southern Central" Ukrainian beer is great, and sausage is simply beautiful!
