damn
word
/ˈdæm/
DAM
/dˈæm/
DAM
Definition
A word used to express anger, frustration, or surprise. It can also be used as a strong swear word and sometimes to emphasize something negative.
Usage & Nuances
The word is often considered vulgar or offensive in formal contexts and should be used with caution. It appears in phrases like 'damn it!' to show frustration. It can emphasize negatives like in 'damn difficult.' Avoid overuse as it can offend some people.
Spanish: maldito - maldecirPortuguese (BR): maldito - amaldiçoarPortuguese (PT): maldito - amaldiçoarChinese (Simplified): 该死的 - 咒骂Chinese (Traditional): 該死的 - 咒罵Hindi: शापित - बेकारArabic: الملعون - يلعنBengali: ধিক্কার - জ্বলন্ত (অভিশাপ হিসেবে) - অভিশাপ (গালিগালাজে)Russian: чёрт - проклятыйJapanese: くそ - ちくしょう - このやっかいなVietnamese: chết tiệt - khốn kiếpKorean: 젠장 - 빌어먹을Turkish: lanet - kahrolasıUrdu: کمبخت - لعنتIndonesian: sialan - terkutuk
Example Sentences
I don’t give a damn about what they think.
natural
This damn car won’t start.
basic
I can’t believe this damn show is over.
basic
Don’t say damn in class.
basic
Damn, I forgot my keys again!
natural
That’s a damn good idea!
natural