Goldarn Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡoʊlˌdɑrn

GOHLD-arn

UK

ˈɡəʊlˌdɑːn

GOHLD-ahn

Definition

A mild and old-fashioned way to say 'damned' or 'cursed', often used in the American South or West instead of using stronger language.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, now rare and somewhat humorous or old-fashioned. Often appears in Westerns or used playfully to avoid swearing. Only used to emphasize annoyance or surprise, usually before a noun (e.g., 'that goldarn cat'). Avoid in formal contexts.

• Spanish: maldito - condenado (enfático, suave)
• Portuguese (BR): maldito - danado (enfático, suave)
• Portuguese (PT): maldito - danado (enfático, suave)
• Chinese (Simplified): 该死的（温和用语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 該死的（溫和用語）
• Hindi: कमबख्त - धत् (मुलायम, प्राचीन-सुगम)
• Arabic: لعين - ملعون (تعبير مخفف)
• Bengali: অভাগা - জল্লাদ (পুরনো শব্দ, মৃদু শাপ) - ডাহুক (অনানুষ্ঠানিক, হাস্যকর)
• Russian: чёртов - проклятый (устаревшее, смягчённое)
• Japanese: くそったれ - いまいましい（古風で軽い言い方）
• Vietnamese: quái quỷ - chết tiệt (kiểu cũ, nhẹ)
• Korean: 젠장 - 망할 (옛스럽고 약한 욕)
• Turkish: kahrolası - lanet olası (eski ve hafif argo)
• Urdu: کمبخت - لعنتی (پرانا، نرم انداز)
• Indonesian: sialan - terkutuk (gaya lama, ringan)

Example Sentences

That goldarn dog keeps barking at night.

basic

I can't open this goldarn jar.

basic

This goldarn rain won't stop.

basic

Hand me that goldarn hammer, will ya?

natural

He forgot his goldarn keys again.

natural

These goldarn flies are driving me crazy!

natural