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  What it means

  Literally “to be in the ass.” Vulgar but extremely common expression meaning to be in a terrible situation, in deep trouble, or in a hopeless mess. The intensified form “być w czarnej dupie” (to be in the black ass) means things are even worse.

  Vocabulary

  • dupa — ass / backside (vulgar)
  • czarny — black

  Grammar note

  'W dupie' is locative of 'dupa' after 'w.' 'Czarnej' is the locative feminine form of 'czarny.'

  Cultural context

  Despite being vulgar, this phrase is ubiquitous in informal Polish. Learners will encounter it constantly.

  Beginner

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