Russian swearing is swearing, the most rude form of abusive speech. For a long time it was believed that mat came to the Russian language during the period of the Tatar-Mongol yoke. However, linguists reject this version, since the word-forming obscene words have Slavic and Proto-Indo-European roots.
The use of swear words has always been condemned in society. The main swear words mean coitus (sexual intercourse), male and female genitals (penis and vulva). Initially, these concepts were considered sacred and only much later began to be used as swear words. In ancient times, it was believed that the use of a mat can bring a curse on foul language, it becomes susceptible to the evil eye and damage. Therefore, the use of a mat meant a departure from the accepted norms of society, the rejection and rejection of this society.
The male reproductive organ or ud has the ancient Slavic root xū- and it meant "sprout", "lump", and later - "penis". It was used both in the literal sense of the penis and as an insult to someone. Derived nouns and adjectives mean both "bad" and "beautiful" or "nonsense," depending on the context. Derived verbs can mean extreme surprise, sassy and arrogant behavior, and more. It can also be used as an adverb meaning "a lot" or "a little".
The female genital organ has the Proto-Indo-European root pisd-, literally meaning "vulva". Like the "masculine" swear word, it has many meanings. The noun meaning directly vulva, in the singular, is used to derogatoryly denote a female genital organ or insult, most often, women. Another noun of the same root may have a synonym for "hopelessness". Adjectives and adverbs most often mean something good, beautiful, positive and positive.
The swear word for sexual intercourse has a very interesting story. It had the Proto-Indo-European root yebh- and meant "the act of copulation." The expression "* your mother" was used exclusively by men to remind their children who their father is. Literally this expression meant "I had sexual relations with your mother, I am your father." Subsequently, it could be used in the meaning of some tedious occupation, sometimes surprise.
