O dupie Maryni
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What it means
Literally “about Marynia’s [ass].” Used to describe a conversation that is about nothing important, trivial, or completely off-topic. “Talking about nothing in particular.”
Vocabulary
- dupa — ass/bottom (vulgar/colloquial)
Grammar note
'Dupie' is the locative of 'dupa'. 'Maryni' is the genitive of the name 'Marynia'.
Cultural context
A very popular, slightly crude way to dismiss a pointless or rambling discussion.
Intermediate
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