godverdomme
What does godverdomme mean? godverdomme is a Dutch strong that translates to “goddammit” in English.
Literal Translation
God damn me
Meaning & Usage
"goddammit"
The classic religious curse, invoking God to damn the speaker.
Examples in the Wild
Godverdomme, het regent weer. (Goddammit, it's raining again.)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Around religious or conservative communities
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Historically the most offensive word in the deeply Protestant Netherlands, but today it is common and secularized. Still forbidden in devoutly Christian areas (the Bible Belt).
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