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Ukraine — Phrase #5

🧠#5 Intelligence Insult

Дурень (Duren')

ˈdurɛnʲ

Literal: Fool

Feels like: A Ukrainian-specific intelligence insult that distinguishes itself from Russian "durak." Using "дурень" instead of "дурак" is a deliberate linguistic choice

CurrentAdult/Universal⚠️⚠️ Moderate

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