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I've read that (can't find the citation) "Death to X!" is basically like a "God damnit!" curse, e.g. they'd say "Death to this traffic jam!" if stuck in traffic
by bellyfullofbac 5y ago
I've read that (can't find the citation) "Death to X!" is basically like a "God damnit!" curse, e.g. they'd say "Death to this traffic jam!" if stuck in traffic, but western news reports fail to bring the context. Again, maybe not true.
I wonder if they should just change the phrase to something like "I wish kittens for Khamenei!", but letting everyone know off-channel that this sentence means wishing him ill. How you gonna deal with that, Zuck?
- Galaxity 5y agoI do remember that Rick Steves, the fellow with the PBS travel show, said that's what it meant and how it's used when he went to Iran. It still comes across a bit harsh and awkward for me.
- unmole 5y agoThe Farsi expression is apparently Marg bar. The Hindustani expression Murdabad which seems to be derived from Farsi definitely is used as a generic curse in India.