Give a damn Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdæm
GIV-uh-DAM
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /dˈæm
giv-uh-DAM
Definición
To care about something or someone, usually used in the negative to show that you do not care at all. It is informal and can be a bit rude.
Uso & Matices
Very informal, often used in the phrase 'don't give a damn' to express indifference or lack of concern. Can be replaced with 'care' or a stronger word (e.g., 'give a damn', 'give a shit'). 'Damn' is mildly rude; avoid in formal situations.
Spanish: importar - preocuparsePortuguese (BR): ligar - se importarPortuguese (PT): ligar - importar-seChinese (Simplified): 在乎 - 关心Chinese (Traditional): 在乎 - 關心Hindi: परवाह करनाArabic: يهتمّBengali: আমি পাত্তা দিই - গুরুত্ব দিই - পরোয়া করি নাRussian: плевать - не волновать - всё равноJapanese: 気にする - 気にしないVietnamese: quan tâm - để ýKorean: 신경 쓰다 - 신경 안 쓰다Turkish: umursamak - umurunda olmak - umurunda olmamakUrdu: پروا کرنا - فکر کرنا - پروا نہ کرناIndonesian: peduli - tidak peduli
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I don't give a damn about what people say.
basic
She really doesn't give a damn about fashion.
basic
Do you give a damn about the environment?
basic
Frankly, I don't give a damn what happens next.
natural
He acts like he doesn't give a damn, but I know he cares.
natural
You think I give a damn about your opinion? Think again.
natural