How do you use "Darn" in a sentence?

Darn it! Darn, I forgot. The darn thing broke.

Darn

Q: What does "Darn" mean?

Euphemism for 'damn'; mild exclamation. 'Darn' replaces 'damn'—changing the vowel to avoid the mild oath. 'Darn it' and 'darnation' are common. Completely inoffensive.

Slang Term AmericanBritish ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Euphemism for 'damn'; mild exclamation.

'damn'的委婉语；轻微感叹词。

Eufemismo de 'damn'; exclamación suave.

「damn」の婉曲語；軽い感嘆詞。

'damn'의 완곡 표현; 가벼운 감탄사.

'Darn' replaces 'damn'—changing the vowel to avoid the mild oath. 'Darn it' and 'darnation' are common. Completely inoffensive.

'Darn'替代'damn'——改变元音以避免这个轻微的誓言。'Darn it'和'darnation'很常见。完全无害。

'Darn' reemplaza a 'damn'—cambiando la vocal para evitar la blasfemia leve. 'Darn it' y 'darnation' son comunes. Completamente inofensivo.

「Darn」は「damn」の代わりに使い、母音を変えて軽い誓いの言葉を避けます。「Darn it」や「darnation」が一般的。完全に無害です。

'단(Darn)'은 모음을 바꿔 가벼운 욕설을 피한 'damn'의 완곡 표현이다. 'Darn it'과 'darnation'이 일반적인 표현이다. 전혀 무례하지 않다.

Examples

Darn it!
该死！
¡Rayos!
ちくしょう！
젠장!
Darn, I forgot.
糟糕，忘了
Vaya, lo olvidé
しまった、忘れた
이런, 잊어버렸네.
The darn thing broke.
那该死的东西坏了
La dichosa cosa se rompió
あの物が壊れた
그 망할 것이 고장 났어.

Pronunciation

/dɑːn/

Usage Guide

Context: frustration, family-friendly

Tone: frustrated, mild

✓ Do Say

Darn
可恶
Vaya
ちぇっ
단
Darn it
该死
Vaya por Dios
くそっ
단 잇
Darnation
该死的
Maldita sea
なんてこった
다네이션

Common Mistakes

Completely mild
American preference

Origin & History

Euphemism for 'damn'—altered pronunciation to avoid the religious curse. Common in American English, especially in family-friendly contexts.

Etymology: Euphemism for damn

First recorded: 18th century

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American media

Regional notes: American, British understand.

Variations

DarnDarn itDarnation