How do you use "Damn" in a sentence?

Damn it, I forgot my keys. That's a damn good idea. Damn, that's impressive.

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Q: What does "Damn" mean?

A mild curse expressing frustration or used for emphasis. 'Damn' is one of the mildest swear words—expressing frustration or used as an intensifier. Originally religious (damning to hell), now largely secularised. 'Damn it' expresses frustration; 'damn good' emphasises quality.

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Significado: A mild curse expressing frustration or used for emphasis.

轻微的咒骂，表达挫败感或用于强调。

Un taco suave que expresa frustración o se usa para dar énfasis.

軽い罵り言葉。苛立ちを表したり強調に使う。

짜증을 표현하거나 강조에 쓰이는 가벼운 욕설.

'Damn' is one of the mildest swear words—expressing frustration or used as an intensifier. Originally religious (damning to hell), now largely secularised. 'Damn it' expresses frustration; 'damn good' emphasises quality.

'damn'是最轻微的脏话之一——表达挫败感或用作语气加强词。原本是宗教用语（诅咒下地狱），现在已基本世俗化。'Damn it'表示挫败感；'damn good'强调品质。

'Damn' es una de las palabrotas más suaves: expresa frustración o se usa como intensificador. Originalmente religioso (condenar al infierno), ahora está ampliamente secularizado. 'Damn it' expresa frustración; 'damn good' enfatiza la calidad.

「damn」は最も軽い罵り言葉の一つ——苛立ちを表したり強調語として使われます。元々は宗教的な意味（地獄に落とす）でしたが、今ではほぼ世俗化しています。「Damn it」は苛立ちを表し、「damn good」は品質を強調します。

'Damn'은 가장 가벼운 욕설 중 하나로—짜증을 표현하거나 강조어로 사용된다. 원래 종교적 의미(지옥에 보내다)였지만 지금은 거의 세속화되었다. 'Damn it'은 짜증을 표현하고, 'damn good'은 품질을 강조한다.

Ejemplos

Damn it, I forgot my keys.
该死，我忘带钥匙了。
¡Maldita sea, olvidé las llaves!
くそ、鍵を忘れた。
젠장, 열쇠를 깜빡했어.
That's a damn good idea.
那真是个好主意。
Esa es una idea buenísima.
それはすごくいいアイデアだ。
그거 정말 좋은 아이디어다.
Damn, that's impressive.
哇，真厉害。
Joder, qué impresionante.
すげえ、すごいな。
와, 대단하네.

Pronunciación

/dæm/

Guía de uso

Contexto: frustration, emphasis, surprise

Tono: frustrated, emphatic

✓ Correcto

Damn
该死
maldita sea
くそ
젠장
Damn it
该死
maldición
ちくしょう
빌어먹을
Damn good
真好
buenísimo
すごくいい
엄청 좋다

✗ Incorrecto

Some religious people avoid it
一些有宗教信仰的人会避免使用
Algunas personas religiosas lo evitan
宗教的な人は避けることがある
일부 종교인들은 사용을 피함

Errores comunes

Very mild by modern standards

Origen e historia

From religious condemnation—to damn someone to hell. Secularised over centuries to become a mild exclamation. Still avoided by some religious people.

Etimología: Latin damnare: to condemn, sentence

Primera vez registrado: Religious usage medieval, casual 18th century

Contexto cultural

Era: Medieval onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Gone with the Wind: 'Frankly, my dear...'

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variaciones

DamnDamn itDammitDarn (euphemism)

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