pokkers
[ˈpʰʌɡ̊ɐs]
The English word 'damn' can be translated into Danish using pokkers. Wiktionary also lists sørens.
Meaning: non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. (intj)
Ways to say it
| Danish | IPA |
|---|---|
| pokkers | [ˈpʰʌɡ̊ɐs] (narrow) |
| sørens |
In Danish, these terms are used as non-vulgar interjections to express contempt. You can also use the colloquial phrase pokkers også to mean 'damn it' or 'blast it' or the prepositional phrase for pokker as an exclamation of annoyance. If you want to describe something as being 'damned' or 'cursed' using an adjective, use forbandet. In a theological context, the verbs fordømme or forbande mean 'to condemn'.
Which one should you use?
Sørens is a milder, more polite euphemism than pokkers, similar to saying 'darn' or 'heavens' in English.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Pokkers is used as an interjection.
Did you know?
- Sørens is a euphemism for the name Søren, which was used as a substitute for satans to avoid blasphemy. It functions like the English 'gosh' replacing 'God'.
- The word pokkers is a euphemism for pokker, which refers to the devil. Using it is similar to how English speakers once used 'deuce' to avoid saying 'devil'.
- The expression for pokker can be used not only for annoyance but also to emphasize a positive surprise, similar to saying 'my goodness'.
Examples in context
- Pokkers, jeg missede igen toget!Damn, I missed the train again!This example shows how to use pokkers when expressing frustration about missing a train.Tatoeba #2568893 by danepo, translation #2568875 by Eldad
- Pokkers også! Jeg har glemt mit kodeord!Damn it! I forgot my password!This example demonstrates using pokkers også to express frustration over forgetting a password.Tatoeba #4657720 by danepo, translation #4657435 by Lazovic
- Pokkers.Damn.This example shows pokkers used as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #6150227 by danepo, translation #1078143 by keira_n
- Jeg har glemt min pung. For Søren!I forgot my wallet. Damn!
- Jeg missede toget igen. For Helvede!I missed the train again. Damn it!
- Hvorfor tabte vi kampen? Fanden!Why did we lose the match? Damn!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofie and Mikkel are trying to assemble a piece of furniture.
- SofiePokkers, jeg har tabt skruerne!Damn, I dropped the screws!
- MikkelHvor er de henne?Where are they?
- SofieDe rullede ind under sofaen.They rolled under the sofa.
- MikkelDet er træls, Sofie.That's annoying, Sofie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “damn” translations and entries pokkers, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
