mannaggia

/[manˈnaddʒa]/exclamation, mild, regional

What does mannaggia mean? mannaggia is a Italian mild that translates to “darn / drat” in English.

Literal Translation

may a curse befall

Expression of frustration, originally from Neapolitan 'mal ne aggia' (may he/she get mischief). Common in Southern and Central Italy.

Mannaggia! Ho dimenticato le chiavi! (Darn! I forgot the keys!)