How to Say ‘Goddamn it!’ in German
Verdammte Scheiße!
veal-DAHM-ta SHY-se
[veal-DAHM-ta SHY-se]
💬 Usage Tip: When an adjective comes before a feminine noun with no article, it often ends in -e: verdammte Scheiße. The same pattern appears in kalte Luft and dumme Idee.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a strong outburst of frustration, usually about a situation rather than a person. It sounds angrier and heavier than plain Scheiße!.
Phrase Breakdown
Verdammte
[veal-DAHM-ta]
Damn
Used to express anger, irritation, or surprise.
Verdammte Scheiße, das ist kaputt!
Damn it, that is broken!
Scheiße
[SHY-se]
shit
Used to indicate frustration or displeasure.
Scheiße, was soll ich jetzt tun?
Shit, what should I do now?
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