verdomme
/vərˈdɔ.mə/
The English word damn can be translated into Dutch as verdomme.
Verdomme is an interjection used to express frustration, annoyance or contempt. It is considered a non-vulgar way to express these emotions.
Meaning: non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. (intj)
Which one should you use?
Verdomme is used as an interjection to express frustration on its own, whereas the related form verdomd is used as an adjective to modify a noun.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Verdomme is an informal expression. It is considered mildly profane but is not highly vulgar.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When you wish to use the word as an adjective to intensify a noun, the form changes to verdomd.
How do you pronounce it?
/vərˈdɔ.mə/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word verdomme is a contraction of the phrase verdoem me, which literally translates to 'damn me'.
- The adjective form verdomd is often used as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'very', such as verdomd lekker for 'extremely tasty', where it carries a positive connotation.
- While verdomme is widely used, some Dutch speakers use verdorie as a 'minced oath' to avoid the religious connotations of damnation, similar to saying 'darn' in English.
Examples in context
- Verdomme, het is mislukt.Damn, it failed.This sentence shows how to use verdomme to express frustration over a failure.Tatoeba #10204802 by Micsmithel, translation #12170573 by megamanenm
- Verdomme, wat is het koud.Damn, it's cold.This sentence uses verdomme to react to the cold weather.Tatoeba #8332646 by Elsofie, translation #13282917 by rul
- Doe verdomme de deur dicht!Close the damn door!This sentence demonstrates using verdomme to add emphasis to a command.Tatoeba #9431939 by Raizin, translation #1042720 by GPHemsley
- Potverdorie, de trein is alweer vertraagd.Damn, the train is delayed again.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah and Lisa are looking for their car keys.
- NoahWaar zijn die sleutels nu?Where are those keys now?
- LisaIk heb ze nergens gezien.I haven't seen them anywhere.
- NoahVerdomme, we komen nu echt te laat!Damn, we're really going to be late now!
- LisaKijk eens in je andere jas.Look in your other jacket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “damn” translations and entries verdomme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
