katwa

English

Alternative forms

katua
k2a (text messaging)

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi कटवा (kaṭvā), derived from Hindi काटना (kāṭnā, “to cut”), referring to the Muslim practice of circumcision.

Noun

katwa (plural katwas)

(India, offensive, derogatory, religious slur) a Muslim man.

Usage notes

Used mostly by Hindutva supporters.

Coordinate terms

maulana, namazi, peaceful, sulla (other insulting terms directed at Indian Muslims)

Swahili

Pronunciation

Audio (Kenya) (file)

Verb

-katwa (infinitive kukatwa)

Passive form of -kata: to get cut

Conjugation

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