Dang Meaning in English
word
/ˈdæŋ/
dang
/dˈæŋ/
dang
Definition
An informal, mild exclamation used to show surprise, frustration, or annoyance. It's a softer alternative to stronger swear words like 'damn'.
Usage & Nuances
'Dang' is informal and commonly used in the US. It's a polite alternative to 'damn', used in front of children or in casual conversation. Often appears alone or in phrases like 'dang it!' or 'dang, that's cool!'.
Spanish: rayos - maldición (leve)Portuguese (BR): droga - puxa (leve)Portuguese (PT): bolas - puxa (leve)Chinese (Simplified): 哎呀 - 该死 (轻微)Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀 - 該死 (輕微)Hindi: धत्तेरे - धत्त (हल्का)Arabic: تبا - اللعنة (خفيفة)Bengali: ধন্য (হালকা বিস্ময়) - ধুর (অস্বস্তি/ঝামেলা প্রকাশে)Russian: чёрт - блинJapanese: くそっ - ちぇっ - あちゃーVietnamese: chết tiệt - trời ơi - ôi trờiKorean: 젠장 - 이런Turkish: hay aksi - tühUrdu: ارے - کمبختIndonesian: aduh - waduh
Example Sentences
A: Did you eat my cookie? B: Dang, you caught me!
natural
Dang, I forgot my keys at home.
basic
That test was so hard, dang.
basic
Dang, it's raining again.
basic
Dang, that pizza looks amazing!
natural
He missed the bus again. Dang it!
natural