goddammit
word
/ˈɡɑdˌdæmɪt/
GAH-da-mit
/ɡˈɒdɐmˌɪt/
GO-duh-mit
Definition
An angry or frustrated exclamation mostly used when things go wrong, similar to "damn it." It is considered very informal and can be offensive.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often rude or offensive due to the reference to 'God'. Mostly used in moments of frustration, not appropriate in formal, religious, or polite conversation. Often replaced with milder alternatives like 'damn it' or 'gosh darn it.'
Spanish: ¡maldita sea! - ¡joder!Portuguese (BR): porra! - droga!Portuguese (PT): porra! - caramba!Chinese (Simplified): 该死的! - 真见鬼!Chinese (Traditional): 該死的! - 真見鬼!Hindi: धत्त तेरी की! - हरामी!Arabic: تبًّا! - اللعنة!Bengali: ধুর মজা - চুলোয় যাকRussian: чёрт возьми - чёрт побериJapanese: くそったれ - ちくしょうVietnamese: mẹ kiếp - chết tiệtKorean: 젠장 - 제기랄Turkish: Allah kahretsin - lanet olsunUrdu: کمبخت - لعنت ہےIndonesian: sialan - astaga
Example Sentences
Goddammit, I lost my keys again!
basic
Goddammit, I can’t believe this is happening.
basic
The printer is jammed again, goddammit!
basic
Goddammit, can't anything just go right today?
natural
He dropped his phone and yelled, "Goddammit!"
natural
Goddammit, that was my last chance.
natural