How to Say "Bloody Hell" in German

verdammt

/fɛɐ̯.ˈdamt/

The English phrase 'bloody hell' can be translated into German as verdammt.

Verdammt is used as an expletive to express surprise, anger or dismay, similar to how 'bloody hell' is used in English.

Meaning: expression of dismay (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The word verdammt literally means 'damned'.

The phrase verdammt noch mal is a common intensified version of verdammt used to express frustration.

In German, verdammt can function both as an adjective meaning 'damned' and as an interjection meaning 'damn'.

/fɛɐ̯.ˈdamt/. The word has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

The word verdammt shares a linguistic root with the English word 'condemn'. Both come from the Latin 'damnare', which means to inflict a penalty or loss.
While verdammt is common, some Germans avoid it in favor of Mist, which literally means 'manure'. Using a word for animal waste is often seen as a softer, more socially acceptable way to express the same dismay.
Adding the word verdammt before an adjective, such as verdammt gut 'damned good', is a common way to express high praise rather than dismay.

Wer verdammt noch mal glaubst du eigentlich, dass DU bist, Freundchen?
Who the bloody hell do you think YOU are, mate?
This sentence shows how to use verdammt to add emphasis to a rhetorical question.
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Verdammt – mein Auto ist geklaut!
Bloody hell – my car's been nicked!
This sentence illustrates using verdammt to express dismay over a stolen car.
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Verdammt noch mal!
Bloody hell!
This sentence demonstrates the intensified phrase verdammt noch mal used as an exclamation.
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Lukas and Sarah are looking at a broken window in their apartment.

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