verdammt
damn
A colloquial intensifier used as an adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely' to emphasize a quality or feeling.
EXAMPLE
Das war ein verdammt gutes Konzert!
That was a damn good concert!
verdammt
damn / damned
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Meanings
verdammt
damned
Used as an adjective or exclamation to express anger, frustration, or strong disapproval.
EXAMPLE
Dieser verdammte Drucker funktioniert schon wieder nicht.
This damned printer isn't working again.
verdammt
damned
In a religious or mythological context: condemned to eternal punishment in hell.
EXAMPLE
Der Legende nach ist seine Seele auf ewig verdammt.
According to the legend, his soul is damned for eternity.
Usage tips
Register and style
'Verdammt' (damn/damned) is a colloquial swear word. It should definitely be avoided in formal situations, at work, or in polite conversation, since it can be perceived as rude or vulgar.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe den verdammten Schlüssel schon wieder verloren!
I've lost the damned key again!
Word structure
'Verdammt' (damned) is the past participle form of the verb 'verdammen' (to damn/condemn). This verb means to sentence someone to a punishment, which explains the original religious meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Priester predigte über die Sünder, die verdammt werden.
The priest preached about the sinners who are damned.
Context clues
Its function in the sentence reveals the meaning. As an intensifier, it stands before an adjective ('verdammt schnell' — damn fast). As an expression of anger, it stands before a noun ('der verdammte Lärm' — the damned noise) or alone as an exclamation.
EXAMPLE
Es ist verdammt kalt heute.
It's damn cold today.
Use as an adverb
In the colloquial meaning of 'very', 'verdammt' (damn) is used like an adverb and stands directly before the adjective or adverb that it is meant to intensify.
EXAMPLE
Sie kann verdammt gut Klavier spielen.
She can play the piano damn well.
Compare with
verdammt vs wahnsinnig
extremely / insane
“Verdammt” and “wahnsinnig” can both strongly intensify a quality. “Wahnsinnig” sounds like a colloquial exaggeration, while “verdammt” also has a coarse, curse-like tone. In a less vulgar statement, “wahnsinnig” is therefore more suitable.
verdammt
Das Essen hier ist verdammt lecker.
The food here is damn delicious.
wahnsinnig
Das Essen hier ist wahnsinnig lecker.
The food here is incredibly delicious.
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