damn

UK
/dæm/
US
/dæm/
damnnoun
damns
pl
UK
/dæm/
US
/dæm/
Translations
He let out a damn when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
Он пробормотал проклятие, когда понял, что забыл ключи.
Additional translations
мелочьразг.; обычно о чем-то незначительном
Definitions
A curse or expression of anger or frustration.
He let out a damn when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
A small amount or degree; something of little value or importance.
She didn't give a damn about what others thought of her decision.
(Archaic) Condemnation to hell; damnation.
He feared the eternal damn that awaited sinners.
damnverb
damned
Past Simple
damned
Past Participle
damning
Gerund
Translations
He would often damn his luck when things went wrong.
Он часто проклинал свою удачу, когда что-то шло не так.
The critics damned the movie for its lack of originality.
Критики осудили фильм за отсутствие оригинальности.
Additional translations
браковатьобычно о предложениях, проектах, решениях
чертыхатьразг., простореч.
Definitions
To condemn or criticize severely.
The critics damned the movie for its lack of originality.
To declare something to be bad or unworthy.
The committee damned the proposal as impractical.
To curse or swear at someone or something.
He damned the traffic as he was stuck in a jam for hours.
To condemn (a person or soul) to punishment in hell; to doom eternally.
The preacher said that greed could damn a person's soul.
damnadjective
UK
/dæm/
US
/dæm/
Translations
Turn off that damn alarm before it wakes the whole house.
Выключи этот проклятый будильник, пока он не разбудил весь дом.
чёртовразг., экспрессивно
I can't find my damn keys.
Я не могу найти свои чёртовы ключи.
Additional translations
проклятущийразг., экспрессивно
долбаныйразг., грубо
Definitions
Attributive, informal—used to express annoyance or to emphasize the negative quality of the noun it precedes.
Turn off that damn alarm before it wakes the whole house.
damnadverb
Used informally as an intensifier before adjectives, adverbs, or whole clauses.
Translations
It's damn cold outside tonight.
Сегодня ночью на улице чертовски холодно.
Additional translations
адскиразг.
Definitions
Informal—used as an intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely.”
It's damn cold outside tonight.
damninterjection
UK
/dæm/
US
/dæm/
Translations
чёртразг.
Damn, I forgot my keys at home!
Чёрт, я забыл ключи дома!
блинразг.
Damn, I missed the bus again!
Блин, я снова пропустил автобус!
Damn, it's raining again!
Проклятье, снова идет дождь!
Additional translations
ё-моёразг.
ёшкин котразг., шутл.
ёкарный бабайразг., шутл.
Definitions
Used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment.
Damn! I forgot my keys at home.
Used to emphasize a statement or reaction.
Damn, that was an incredible performance!
Used to express surprise or admiration.
Damn, you look great in that outfit!
damnpast participle
Definitions
Condemned by God or fate to eternal punishment in hell.
The preacher spoke of the damned souls of the wicked.
Informal—used for emphasis before a noun or adjective, equivalent to ‘very’ or ‘extremely’.
Turn off that damned alarm clock!
damngerund / present participle
Definitions
Strongly critical or condemning; providing evidence of guilt or blame.
The committee released a damning report on the company’s safety record.