damn
gb/dˈæm/ us/dˈæm/
B1
Engleză
~ 5800
nagyon, rohadtul, baromi, háromszorosan, rendkívül, rettenetesen, basszus, a francba, egy cseppet sem, rohadt, élesen bírál, elítél, elkárhoztat, az Isten verjen meg, megátkoz
B1
INFORMAL
1
Tipar de utilizare:
damn [adjective/adverb]
This exam is damn hard.
Ez a vizsga rohadtul nehéz.
It’s so damn cold in here.
Rohadtul hideg van itt bent.
That was a damn good movie.
I’m damn sure I locked the door.
She walks damn fast for her age.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This test is damn hard.
Ez a teszt rohadtul nehéz.
It is damn cold outside.
Rohadtul hideg van odakint.
That pizza was damn good.
I am damn sure about my answer.
He runs damn fast.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use “damn” in very formal situations (job interviews, academic writing) where a neutral intensifier like “very” or “extremely” is more appropriate. Also, some confuse “damn” (adverb) with the past form “damned” and write “It is damned cold” in neutral contexts, which sounds more emotional or old-fashioned.
Sens
Very; extremely (informal)
Colocații
damn hard
|damn cold
|damn good
|so damn [adjective]
|too damn much
|pretty damn [adjective]
Sinonime
very (Neutral intensifier without the emotional or rude tone that “damn” often has.)
|
extremely (Stronger and more formal; lacks the emotional, slangy feeling of “damn.”)
|
really (Common informal intensifier, but less rude and emotional than “damn.”)
Antonime
slightly (Shows a small degree, the opposite of the strong degree expressed by “damn.”)
|
a little (Indicates a weak degree, contrasting with the strong emphasis of “damn.”)
Teme
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Used before an adjective or adverb to mean “very” or “extremely,” often with a strong or angry feeling.
Used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that something is very much the case, often expressing annoyance or strong feeling.
B1
VULGAR
2
Damn! I left my phone at home.
Basszus! Otthon hagytam a telefonomat.
Oh, damn, I missed the last train.
Ó, a francba, lekéstem az utolsó vonatot.
Damn, that hurt!
Damn! I was so close to winning.
Well, damn, I didn’t expect that.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Damn! I forgot my keys.
Basszus! Otthon felejtettem a kulcsaimat.
Oh, damn, the bus just left.
Ó, a francba, épp most ment el a busz.
Damn, I broke my glasses.
Damn! I lost my wallet.
Damn, I made a big mistake.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use this exclamation in polite or professional situations where it can sound rude or unprofessional. In such contexts, milder words like “oh no,” “shoot,” or “what a shame” are usually better.
Sens
Exclamation of anger or frustration
Colocații
Oh, damn!
|Damn it!
|Well, damn.
|Damn, I forgot.
|Aw, damn.
Sinonime
dammit (Very close in meaning; sounds slightly stronger and more clearly like a swear word.)
|
shoot (Milder, non‑profane alternative used especially to avoid swearing.)
Antonime
hooray (An exclamation of joy or celebration, opposite in emotion to the anger or frustration of “damn.”)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Said suddenly when you are angry, upset, or surprised.
Used as a sudden exclamation to show anger, annoyance, disappointment, or surprise.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
INFORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
not give a damn about [something]
I don’t give a damn what they think.
Egy cseppet sem érdekel, mit gondolnak.
Nobody gave a damn about his warning.
Senki sem törődött egy cseppet sem a figyelmeztetésével.
She doesn’t care a damn about the rules.
The boss doesn’t give a damn how late we stay.
He never gave a damn about anyone but himself.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I don’t give a damn about their opinion.
Egy cseppet sem érdekel a véleményük.
She doesn’t give a damn about money.
Egy cseppet sem érdekli a pénz.
They don’t give a damn what we say.
He doesn’t give a damn about his health.
Nobody gives a damn about the old building.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes drop “a” and say *“don’t give damn,”* which sounds wrong; the natural fixed phrase is “don’t give a damn.” Another mistake is using it in positive sentences, like *“I give a damn about you,”* which is grammatically possible but much less common and sounds unusual; normally it appears with “not” or in questions.
Sens
The slightest amount of care
Colocații
not give a damn
|don’t give a damn
|not worth a damn
|hardly a damn
|anyone gives a damn
Sinonime
hoot (Used in the expression “not give a hoot,” similar meaning but slightly less rude and more old‑fashioned.)
|
crap (In “not give a crap,” similar meaning but can sound rougher or more vulgar depending on context.)
Antonime
care (To feel concern or interest, the opposite attitude of “not giving a damn.”)
Teme
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
The very smallest amount, usually used to say that you do not care at all.
A very small or worthless amount, especially of care or concern, almost always used in negative phrases.
B2
INFORMAL
4
rohadt
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
that damn [noun]
I can’t fix this damn computer.
Nem tudom megjavítani ezt a rohadt számítógépet.
Turn off that damn noise!
Kapcsold ki azt a rohadt zajt!
I lost my keys again, in the same damn place.
I have to fill out these damn forms every year.
Those damn mosquitoes kept me awake all night.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I hate this damn phone; it never works.
Utálom ezt a rohadt telefont; sosem működik.
Turn off that damn music.
Kapcsold ki azt a rohadt zenét.
I lost the damn ticket again.
This damn printer is so slow.
I am tired of this same damn problem.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes place “damn” after the noun (*“this phone damn”*), which is incorrect; it normally comes before the noun. It is also sometimes overused with people’s names in serious situations, which can sound very rude or insulting.
Sens
Annoying; causing anger
Colocații
that damn thing
|this damn car
|the same damn problem
|every damn day
|those damn kids
|one more damn time
Sinonime
stupid (Similar emotional use before nouns, but can sound more insulting toward people’s intelligence.)
|
bloody (Very similar function in British English; “bloody” is sometimes considered milder than “damn.”)
Antonime
lovely (Expresses positive feeling and affection, the opposite emotional attitude of “that damn X.”)
Teme
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Used before a noun to show you are angry or annoyed with that thing or person.
Used before a noun to show that something or someone makes you angry or annoyed.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
5
élesen bírál
B2
elítél
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
to damn [something] (as [adjective])
Reviewers damned the novel as shallow and predictable.
A kritikusok élesen bírálták a regényt, és felszínesnek, kiszámíthatónak nevezték.
The plan was damned by environmental groups.
A tervet környezetvédő csoportok élesen bírálták.
The film was damned by the press but loved by audiences.
Historians have damned the decision as a serious mistake.
The project was damned from the start by poor planning.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Many critics damned the movie as boring.
Sok kritikus unalmasnak bélyegezte a filmet.
The article damned the new policy.
A cikk élesen bírálta az új intézkedést.
Some people damned his book as stupid.
The singer was damned by the media after the show.
Fans refused to damn the team, even after the loss.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with the religious meaning of “damn to hell.” In modern news or reviews, it usually just means “criticize strongly,” without literal religious meaning.
Sens
Criticize something very strongly
Colocații
critics damned the film
|damn [something] as [adjective]
|damn with faint praise
|universally damned
|roundly damned
Sinonime
condemn (Very close in meaning; slightly more neutral and common in formal writing than “damn.”)
|
denounce (Formal word for open, strong criticism, often in political or public contexts.)
|
slam (Informal journalistic term for strong criticism; lacks the religious overtones of “damn.”)
Antonime
praise (Means to say good things about something, the direct opposite of strongly criticizing it.)
Teme
communication
|media
|opinions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To say that something is very bad and show strong disapproval of it.
To speak or write about something in a very negative way, showing strong disapproval.
VERB
C1
VULGAR
6
Tipar de utilizare:
damn [someone/something]
He believed that sinners would be damned for eternity.
Úgy hitte, hogy a bűnösök örökre elkárhoznak.
“God damn you,” she shouted in anger.
„Az Isten verjen meg!” – kiáltotta dühösen.
The legend says the witch damned the village with a curse.
They feared their actions would damn their souls.
He felt he was damned whatever choice he made.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The priest said that hate can damn a soul.
A pap azt mondta, hogy a gyűlölet elkárhoztathatja a lelket.
He thought God would damn him for his crime.
Azt hitte, hogy Isten elkárhoztatja a bűnéért.
She cried, “God damn you!” and slammed the door.
Some people believe bad actions can damn a person.
In the story, the king is damned for his pride.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use this strong religious sense where they only want a mild negative word. In everyday speech, saying “God damn you” or “be damned” can sound very intense, rude, or offensive, especially to religious people.
Sens
Condemn to hell or ruin
Colocații
God damn you
|be damned forever
|damn his soul
|damn them all
|the damned
|damned for eternity
Sinonime
curse (General word for wishing harm or bad luck; less specifically religious than “damn to hell.”)
|
doom (Suggests certain, often tragic failure or death, not always in a religious sense.)
Antonime
bless (To ask for or give good things to someone, the opposite of wishing them punishment or ruin.)
|
save (In religious contexts, to rescue from sin or hell, the opposite of “damn.”)
Teme
religion
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definiție
To say or wish that someone will go to hell or have a very bad fate; also used as a strong angry word to someone.
To condemn someone to eternal punishment in hell or to a very bad fate; also used as a strong curse directed at a person or thing.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
damn
IPA
GB/dˈæm/
US/dˈæm/
Silabe și accent
damn (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (damn)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: damn
Noun
- Base: damn
- Plural: damns
Verb
- Base: damn
- 3rd Person Singular: damns
- Present Participle: damning
- Past: damned
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
damns
noun
damning
verb
damned
verb
Related words
damnation
noun
Advanced or less common
damnable
adjective
Expresii
be damned if
1/bˈi dˈæmd ˈɪf/
idiom
informal
Strong refusal or resistance
Used to say you absolutely will not do something, or strongly reject an idea.
Exemple
- I’ll be damned if I apologize for telling the truth.
- He said he’d be damned if he let them win.
- I’ll be damned if I pay that much for a ticket.
damn it
1/dˈæm ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
vulgar
Exclamation of annoyance
Said when you are suddenly angry, annoyed, or upset about something.
Exemple
- Damn it, I spilled coffee on my shirt.
- Damn it, the printer jammed again.
- Oh, damn it, I missed my flight.
damn near
1/dˈæm nˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Almost; very nearly
Used to mean “almost” or “very nearly.”
Exemple
- I was damn near asleep at my desk.
- He damn near broke his leg.
- We damn near missed the train.
damn right
1/dˈæm ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Strong agreement or approval
Used to say you agree very strongly or think something is absolutely true.
Exemple
- “Are you angry?” “Damn right I am.”
- “You deserve that win.” “Damn right I do.”
- “We’re going to complain.” “Damn right we are.”
damn straight
1/dˈæm stɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Emphatic agreement; absolutely
Used to say you agree very strongly or think something is clearly true.
Exemple
- “We should get paid more.” “Damn straight.”
- “You’re proud of them, huh?” “Damn straight I am.”
- “That was unfair.” “Damn straight it was.”
damn well
1/dˈæm wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
informal
Strongly; with heavy emphasis
Used before a verb to show very strong feeling, often anger or insistence.
Exemple
- You damn well know what I mean.
- He’d damn well better be on time.
- She damn well told them the truth.
damn you
1/dˈæm jˈu/
fixed phrase
vulgar
Strongly curse someone
Said to someone when you are very angry, to wish something bad for them or to strongly insult them.
Exemple
- “Damn you!” he shouted as the door slammed.
- She whispered, “Damn you for leaving us.”
- “Damn you all,” he yelled at the crowd.
God damn it
1/ɡˈɑd dˈæm ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
vulgar
Very strong exclamation of anger
A very strong, often offensive way to say you are very angry or upset, using God’s name.
Exemple
- God damn it, why won’t this car start?
- God damn it, I told you not to touch that.
- God damn it, we’re late again.
not give a damn
1/nˈɑt ɡˈɪv ə dˈæm/
idiom
informal
Not care at all
To not care at all about something or someone.
Exemple
- I don’t give a damn what they say.
- She doesn’t give a damn about politics.
- They clearly don’t give a damn about our feelings.
not worth a damn
1/nˈɑt wˈɚθ ə dˈæm/
idiom
informal
Almost worthless or useless
To be almost completely without value, quality, or usefulness.
Exemple
- This old phone isn’t worth a damn now.
- His advice isn’t worth a damn to me.
- Without practice, talent alone isn’t worth a damn.
well, I’ll be damned
1/wˈɛl | ˈaɪl bˈi dˈæmd/
idiom
informal
Exclamation of great surprise
Said when you are very surprised or shocked by something.
Exemple
- Well, I’ll be damned, you actually did it.
- I’ll be damned, I never thought I’d see you again.
- Well, I’ll be damned, the old car still runs.
damn with faint praise
1/dˈæm wˈɪθ fˈeɪnt pɹˈeɪz/
idiom
formal
Criticize by weak praise
To make something seem bad by only saying very weak or small good things about it.
Exemple
- The review damned the movie with faint praise.
- The review damns the book with faint praise, calling it "competent but unexciting."
- He damned his opponent with faint praise, calling her “competent enough.”
- Saying the movie was "not as bad as expected" is a way of damning it with faint praise.
- The boss damned the project with faint praise, saying it was “fine.”