goddam
word
/ˈɡɑdˌdæm/
GAHD-am
/ɡˈɒdæm/
GOD-am
Definition
A slang and mildly offensive term used for emphasis or to express anger, frustration, or annoyance, similar to 'damn' or 'damned'. It is often used before nouns in informal speech.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and moderately vulgar; avoid in formal or polite conversation. Most common before nouns ('that goddam car'), rarely used alone. Sometimes written as 'goddamn' or split into 'god damn'. Used mainly to express irritation or emphasis; not appropriate in professional or respectful contexts.
Spanish: maldito - condenado - jodido (vulgar)Portuguese (BR): maldito - danado - desgraçado (vulgar)Portuguese (PT): maldito - danado - raio do (informal, vulgar)Chinese (Simplified): 该死的 - 见鬼的 (粗俗)Chinese (Traditional): 該死的 - 見鬼的 (粗俗)Hindi: हरामी (अपमानजनक) - शापित (अशिष्ट)Arabic: اللعين - اللعين (كلمة نابية)Bengali: শালা - হারামি - অভিশপ্তRussian: чёртов - проклятыйJapanese: くそ - いまいましいVietnamese: quái quỷ - chết tiệtKorean: 빌어먹을 - 젠장Turkish: lanet - kahrolasıUrdu: حرام زادہ - لعنتیIndonesian: sialan - terkutuk
Example Sentences
That goddam dog won't stop barking.
basic
I lost my goddam keys again!
basic
Give me the goddam phone!
natural
Close the goddam window, it's cold.
basic
I can't find the goddam receipt anywhere.
natural
He always blames the goddam weather.
natural